WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democrats are expressing optimism when it comes to
the outcome of tomorrow's crucial health care overhaul vote in the
House.
The 10-year, $1.2 trillion legislation embraces President Barack
Obama's goals of extending health coverage to tens of millions of
uninsured Americans and putting tough new restrictions on insurance
companies.
Obama is scheduled to make a personal appeal to wary rank-and-file
Democrats on Capitol Hill tomorrow.
While Democrats scramble to soothe last-minute concerns, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi appears confident the bill will win the majority
needed to prevail.
The House effort picked up two major endorsements yesterday, from
the AARP and the American Medical Association.
The bill would provide government subsidies to extend coverage to
millions who now lack it and employers would be required to insure
their employees.
