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November 9, 2009
“Effective drug treatments have improved both health and quality of life for thousands of Americans living with HIV/AIDS. However, many uninsured, low-income HIV-positive individuals still do not have access to these life-saving medications because they generally do not meet Medicaid requirements until becoming disabled by full-blown AIDS."
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November 7, 2009
The Affordable Health Care for America Act to reduce health care costs, protect and increase consumers' choices, and guarantee access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans has passed 220-215.
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November 7, 2009
House Republicans put forth a substitute amendment which failed tonight by a vote of 176-258. Chairman George Miller (D-CA) on the 'reform' proposal:
Blog Post
November 7, 2009
Speaker Pelosi's floor speech this afternoon in support of the Affordable Health Care for America Act:
Transcript:
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November 7, 2009
As debate continues on the House floor, House Republicans are pulling out all the stops to scare the American public about the Affordable Health Care for America Act, including speeches today saying that Americans who don't buy health insurance could face jail time. Here are the facts.
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November 7, 2009
“I and some of my colleagues just received a call from the President of the United States, Barack Obama, congratulating us on a great victory for the American people. I thank the President for his tremendous leadership because without President Obama in the White House, this victory would not have been possible."
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November 7, 2009
After decades of debate we are now closer than ever to achieving meaningful health reform that will provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans.
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November 7, 2009
As the House begins to debate the Affordable Health Care for America Act, below we debunk the false claims that Republicans are expected to make during floor consideration and debate of the bill.
1. GOP CLAIM: The Affordable Health Care for America Act will lead to a government takeover of the health care system.
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November 7, 2009
"For generations, the American people have called for affordable, quality health care for their families. Today, the call will be answered. Today, we will pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act."
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November 7, 2009
“When the President was speaking, I couldn't help but think of Senator Kennedy. Senator Kennedy called passing health care ‘the great unfinished business of our country.' He also said it was about the character of our country that we do this."