The hard-fought measure would be a victory for President Obama - and, he says, for the American people. The House of Representatives was poised Sunday to pass a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system and, in the process, hand President Obama a major political victory on the issue he has made the centerpiece of his domestic agenda.
Procedural Vote Indicates Healthcare Bill Has The Backing It Needs
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Sun, 03/21/2010 - 12:00am
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