House Of Representatives Passes Obama Healthcare Legislation -- The Guardian
Vote marks significant step towards administration's goal of extending health coverage to millions of people lacking it
Barack Obama's landmark healthcare legislation was narrowly passed by the US House of Representatives late last night.
The vote marks a significant step towards the Obama administration's goal of extending health coverage to millions of people lacking it.
The House voted 220-215 in favour of the bill, which will impose tougher regulations on the health insurance industry and provide cover for around 36 million more Americans.
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