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Senate vote closes debate on proposed health care reform bill

By Bernard Hibbitts (editor) and University of Pittsburgh School of Law students.

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[JURIST] The US Senate agreed on Monday to close the debate on proposed health care reform legislation, making way for a vote expected Thursday. The agreement was reached by a narrow 60 to 40 vote, requiring every Democrat and Independent vote available. The proposed bill seeks to extend health insurance coverage and prohibit insurance companies from discriminating based on pre-existing conditions. Legal residents would be required to obtain health insurance under the legislation, with subsidies existing for those who cannot afford it. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized the bill for its high cost and ineffectiveness, stating that it is inconsistent with President Barack Obama's proposed goals. Health care reform has been a top priority of the Obama administration for several months. Last month, the US House of Representatives approved their reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The House legislation has an estimated cost of around $1 trillon over 10 years, includes a public option, and would extend coverage to nearly 96 percent of Americans. Like the Senate bill, the House version prohibits discrimination based on pre-existing conditions.

Full post as published by JURIST - The Paper Chase on December 21, 2009 (boomark / email).