Pelosi Unveils Democrats’ Health Bill on Louisiana Medical News

Pelosi Unveils Democrats’ Health Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

WASHINGTON (Oct. 29) - After months of struggle, House Democrats rolled out sweeping legislation
to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create
a new option of government-run insurance.

A vote is likely next week on the plan largely tailored to
President Barack Obama’s liking.

Speaking on the steps of the Capitol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said
Congress was at a “historic moment” with lawmakers “on the cusp of delivering on the promise of making affordable, quality health insurance available to every American.” Officials said the measure, once fully phased-in over several years, would extend coverage to 96 percent of Americans. Its principal mechanism for universal coverage is creation of a new government-regulated insurance “exchange” where private companies would sell policies in competition with the government.

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Read the full text of the 1,990 page bill here: http://docs.house.gov/rules/health/111_ahcaa.pdf