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Obama Signs Landmark Health Care Bill

Obama Signs Landmark Health Care Bill

With the strokes of 20 pens, President Obama signed his health care overhaul — the most sweeping social legislation enacted in decades — into law on Tuesday during a festive, at times raucous, White House ceremony.

 

Healthcare overhaul could save money and boost jobs, researchers say

Healthcare overhaul could save money and boost jobs, researchers say

In a report to be released Friday, Harvard and USC economists say legislation being considered would slow cost increases and free up money for companies to raise wages and hire more workers.

National healthcare legislation in Congress could slow the growth of medical costs, allowing employers to create 250,000 to 400,000 new jobs a year over the next decade, economists from Harvard University and USC are predicting.

 

Another GOP senator open to health overhaul

Another GOP senator open to health overhaul

A second Republican senator signaled Wednesday she's open to voting for sweeping health care legislation this year, putting President Barack Obama closer to a historic achievement that has eluded generations of Democratic leaders.

 

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