This morning, the United States Senate passed healthcare reform. All of the Democrats voted for the bill, and because it will help to prevent human suffering, misery, pain and death, naturally, all of the Republicans voted against the bill.
All of our hard work on behalf of those who need affordable health insurance has paid off. Our country finally is doing the right thing for Americans suffering under the stranglehold that insurance companies have had on all of us.
This bill will go a long way to control costs, and prevent people having to file for bankruptcy due to the cost of health care. It will help to prevent fraud and abuse, and will allow for coverage for 31 million more Americans.
The Democrats never gave up even with all of the lies and distortions, delay and fear mongering from the right wing.
Finally, Americans will have affordable health care without having to go to a hospital emergency room, and will be able to have preventative care.
The task is not complete though. Now, the House version will have to be reconciled with the Senate version. Then, the House will vote on that result, and then the Senate will vote on the result.
No more denying people with preexisting conditions.
The vote was 60 votes in favor of the bill and 39 votes against it.
Hopefully, the bill will be changed even more for the better as it goes through the process.
Thanks to all who helped in any way to do the right thing.
Senator Evan Bayh from Indiana deserves our thanks.
