House passes landmark reform of health care
Washington -- In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the...

AFP: African-Americans slam Obama in White House protest
Washington — Decrying Barack Obama as "white power in black face," hundreds of African-Americans marched on The White House Saturday to protest policies of the first black US president, and demand that he bring US Troops home. More than 200 people gathered for the first public demonstration by African Americans against the Obama Administration since his historic inauguration in January, and slammed the president for continuing what they described as Washington's "imperialist" agenda...

Obama may make decision to send 34K more troops to Af-Pak soon: PHOTO
It’s been three months since General Stanley McChrystal informed the Obama Administration of the resources he needs to successfully prosecute the war.

Ceremonial, Mostly Meaningless: VIDEO
The House's passage of the House Healthcare Reform Bill just barely squeaked through -- 220 to 215. A nice event and a victory for Barack Obama, but the bill will be watered down (and possibly even gutted) by its opponents in the Senate. What happened last night is certainly better than nothing, but all we're likely to get at the end of the road is a de-balled version of the Swiss Health Care system. A "vigorous" Public Option will never get approval from the Senate. The footprints of cowards,...

With House vote, Obama says it's now the Senate's turn to advance the health care overhaul
Washington — President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's Health Care system. The House narrowly passed a Health Care bill Saturday night. The Senate has yet to schedule a debate on its version of Health Care legislation, and Republicans are pledging to stop the Democratic measure from passing Congress. Obama gave a brief statement on the Health Care initiative in the Rose Garden on Sunday after...

220-215: The Politics Behind Obama's Health-Care Win
The House of Representatives tonight passed 220-215 sweeping $1.2 trillion Health Care reform legislation. The bill garnered the support of just one Republican, Joe Cao of Louisiana; 39 Democrats voted against it.

U.S. health care’s from Mars: PHOTO
T uning into the House of Representatives vote last night, I see that 39 Democrats, mostly conservative, defected. And that, contrary to predictions by GOP leaders, one Republican, Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao from New Orleans, voted with the majority. As a Venetian Canadian, I also note that, in Barack Obama’s America, “U.S.-style Health Care” will continue to be two-tier (at least). Though many of them will be subsidized, Americans will be charged premiums. And the House plan will...

Obama: House Passage of Health Care Reform a 'Courageous Vote'
President Obama says he's confident the Senate will pass Health Care reform after the House passed its bill by a narrow margin Saturday night.  President Obama hailed the House of Representatives' passage of comprehensive Health Care reform as a "courageous vote" Sunday and said he's "absolutely confident" that the Senate will follow suit.  The president, in brief remarks from the Rose Garden in Washington, said the 220-215 vote in the House late Saturday night brings the country...

U.S. House votes on landmark bill
In a victory for U.S. President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night. The final vote was 220-215 with only one Republican voting with the Democrats. More in News SUV hits escaped circus elephant 01:15 SUV hits escaped circus elephant AP Video Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 12:44PM EST An Oklahoma couple received the shock of a lifetime when their SUV was sideswiped by an animal. But it wasn't a deer crossing the road. It was a...

Obama's Healthcare Reform: No Time To Rest
This evening, at 11:15 p.m., the House of Representatives voted to pass their Health Insurance reform bill. Despite countless attempts over nearly a century, no chamber of Congress has ever before passed comprehensive Health reform. This is history. But you and millions of your fellow Organizing for America supporters didn't just witness history tonight -- you helped make it. Each "yes" vote was a brave stand, backed up by countless hours of knocking on doors, outreach in town halls and town...

U.S. Gen. Casey: more troops needed for Afghanistan
(Updates with background, quotes) Washington, Nov 8 (Reuters) - General George Casey, Army chief of staff, on Sunday became the latest U.S. Military official to advocate sending more Troops to Afghanistan as President Barack Obama nears a decision on a new strategy. General Stanley McChrystal , the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has recommended a 40,000-troop increase, but Casey would not comment on how many additional Troops were needed.

Afghanistan Endgame
The gang at McClatchy say their sources tell them that Obama has made up his mind about Afghanistan. He plans to increase troop levels by 34,000: As it now stands, the administration's plan calls for sending three Army brigades from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. and the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y. and a Marine brigade, for a total of as many as 23,000 additional combat and support Troops. Another 7,000 Troops would man and support a new division headquarters for...

More troops needed for Afghanistan: U.S. General Casey
Washington (Reuters) - General George Casey, Army chief of staff , on Sunday became the latest U.S. Military official to advocate sending more Troops to Afghanistan as President Barack Obama nears a decision on a new strategy. General Stanley McChrystal , the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has recommended a 40,000-troop increase, but Casey would not comment on how many additional Troops were needed.

Pelosi's day
Nancy Pelosi clapped her hands as she left the House floor late Saturday night. “That was easy,” the Speaker said with a smile. It wasn’t. She had just delivered a promise decades of her predecessors failed to bring home, harnessing her uncommon focus, vote-counting acumen and consensus-building skills to bring tens of millions of Americans a giant leap closer to having Health Insurance coverage with a 220-215 roll call. “Somebody asked me if this was a victory for...

House Passes Health Care Bill
The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. Nov. 7: Speaker Nancy Pelosi is joined by Majority Whip James Clyburn, and Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol after the passage in the house of the Health Care reform bill. (AP) In a victory for President Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to...

United States: Representatives approved Barack Obama
The United States House of Representatives approved today for the first time in U.S. history a bill that “would establish a universal Health system. In the House there were a large majority of Democrats, although it was a very close vote, receiving 220 votes in favor, only two more than the needed. Nancy Pelosi, chairwoman of the House, announced with a broad smile, “The project is approved, the news was received with applause and cheers from the Democrats. It is a very important...

House Dems Bask in Glory After Passing Health Care Reform Bill
--> ABC News' John R. Parkinson reports: “Oh what a night!” Speaker Nancy Pelosi proudly proclaimed at a press conference immediately following passage of the Health Care bill. Amid much back-slapping, congratulatory handshakes and laughter, Speaker Pelosi revealed she and other leaders had just finished a congratulatory phone call from President Barack Obama, and she was quick to return the praise. “I thank him for his leadership because of The White House this wouldn't have been...

House passes landmark health-care bill
November 8, 2009 (ChattahBox) — In a victory for President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed a landmark Health Care bill, ‘The Affordable Health Care for America Act, or H.R. 3962′, Saturday night with a tight vote of 220-215. Pelosi however had to make a last-minute concession that blocks Abortion from the new government Insurance plan in order to win over wavering Democrats. Still thirty-nine Democrats...

The Health Care Vote Results HR 3962: Americans step closer to an NHS
In a historic vote, America has stepped closer to a National Health Service, (NHS) clone with the passing of a bill through the House of Representatives called, “Affordable Health Care for America Act” or, “HR 3962″. The bill passed 220-215. The President called supporters of the bill, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thanking them for their support. Unexpectedly one Republican, Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana also backed the bill. Here’s a...

Health Care Vote Results: Americans step closer to an NHS
In a historic vote, America has stepped closer to a National Health Service, (NHS) clone with the passing of a bill through the House of Representatives called, “Affordable Health Care for America Act” or, “HR 3962″. The bill passed 220-215. The President called supporters of the bill, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thanking them for their support. Unexpectedly one Republican, Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana also backed the bill. Here’s a...

House passes health care bill
Washington - In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the...

House passes health insurance reform bill on close vote, 220-215
By DAVE HELLING and DAVID GOLDSTEIN The Kansas City Star A pounded gavel, the votes, then four words: “The bill is passed.” With that, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced narrow passage Saturday of historic legislation that would fundamentally change American Health Care for decades. Democrats erupted in weary applause and cheers after a day-long debate. Republicans, equally tired, promised to continue opposing the $1.1 trillion plan.

US House passes Obama health bill
Most Americans would be required to carry Insurance and large employers would be obliged to cover their employees. The passage clears the way for a Senate debate expected to begin in several days. In a victory for President Barack Obama, the legislation will place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry, and the 220-215 vote saw nearly unanimous opposition from the Republicans. Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the passage of the government's Social Security pension...

House Passes Historic U.S. Health-Care Bill: PHOTO
WASHINGTON -- The House narrowly passed its sweeping Health bill late Saturday, marking the biggest victory yet for Democrats in their drive to create near-universal Health Insurance. The bill passed by a 220-215 margin and garnered the unexpected backing of one Republican, Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao of Louisiana. Thirty-nine Democrats voted against the measure. View Full Image Associated Press Rep. George Miller walks to the House of Representatives floor with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the U.S....