WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Senate Democratic leader says Congress is
closer than ever to overhauling the nation's health care system.
At a Capitol Hill rally, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday
that the $848 billion, 10-year bill he unveiled hours earlier will
save lives, save money and save Medicare. The Nevada Democrat said
the bill is not just a milestone in a journey of a few months or a
few years. Rather, he said that it culminates an effort that began
over a half century ago.
Reid evoked former President Harry S. Truman, saying the Democrat
knew that the health of the American people is linked to the health
of the American economy. Reid was joined by several Democratic
senators.
