The House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill on Saturday, and the Senate has produced a merged bill which should hit the floor soon. After that, the two legislatures have to negotiate a combined bill to send to Obama's desk. Here's a quick rundown on the two bills and their differences:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aJU5kC3UDPaw&pos=8
If one of these passes, it will be the largest and potentially most significant piece of welfare legislation passed in the US (perhaps anywhere) in decades. 35 million people, nearly the population of Poland, will find themselves with health care coverage for the first time. Stakes are high right now in the US.
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