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Monday, March 22, 2010

Pyrrhic Victory

Victory, proclaims Barack Obama! Victory for those who will pay more for their insurance. Victory for those who will pay higher taxes. Victory for doctors who will receive less for Medicare patients.

Obama Hails Vote on Health Care as Answering ‘the Call of History’

Luke Sharrett/The New York Times

President Obama, with the vice president at the White House, hailed the passage of the health bill.

WASHINGTON — House Democrats approved a far-reaching overhaul of the nation’s health system on Sunday, voting over unanimous Republican opposition to provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans after an epic political battle that could define the differences between the parties for years.

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