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Obama-Biden Plan Approval Sets Stage for Reform Action

Published on Sat Feb 27, 2010

Plan also promises tax credits on insurance premiums to those who need it. Universal health care might now very well be on its way to becoming a reality. The House voted 219"212 on March 22 for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's healthcare system to be signed into law, bringing hoped-for change to health coverage for millions of uninsured Americans. Following the vote, a March 23 press release from President Obama's office said both the president and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden think that Americans having to choose between government run healthcare and insurance companies is unfair. But the Obama-Biden plan now strengthens employer coverage, makes insurance companies accountable and ensures patient choice of doctor and care without government interference. The plan builds on the healthcare system that is already in place and uses already existing providers, doctors, and insurance plans to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to all  Americans, [...]
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