Released: October 30, 2009

Democrats unveil health care legislation

Source: Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn, NY Times (Free Registration)

House Democrats on Thursday unveiled their bill to remake the health care system and said they had the votes to pass it. But Republicans said gimmicks had been used to hide the measure’s long-term costs.

The bill is similar in size and scope to one taking shape in the Senate, where Democrats’ control is more tenuous and the outcome less certain.

With introduction of the bill, both houses of Congress are now poised for a momentous floor debate on the legislation, which would guarantee health benefits for millions of people now uninsured.

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