Congress OKs Final Changes to Healthcare Overhaul

Congress has approved a package of final changes to the landmark healthcare overhaul. The House of Representatives put the finishing touches on the bill Thursday night after the Senate approved the package on a 56-43 vote. The reconciliation package does not include a public insurance option, though backers of the plan said they will work to see it implemented in follow-up legislation. [includes rush transcript]
http://www.democracynow.org/2010/3/26/congress_oks_final_changes_to_healthcare

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