Ever wonder why the health care law is considered a major progressive achievement [View All]

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Because it is.

Congressman Grayson said, “I may be in Congress for two years or twenty years, but whenever I leave Congress, I want to be able to say that there is no blood on my hands. I want to know that I did everything I could to save lives. That’s why I voted for health care reform. That’s why I had to vote for health care reform. I am pleased that I voted for life.”

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Congressman Grayson said, “This is the greatest step toward accomplishing a good life for middle-class Americans that we’ve seen in a generation. The bill will provide virtually every American with universal, comprehensive, and affordable health coverage. It is truly the triumph of hope over fear.”

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Krugman:

Guys, this is a major program to aid lower- and lower-middle-income families. How is that not a big progressive victory?

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The answer is no. It seems the Democrats have done it. The Senate version of health reform will become law, with an improved version coming through reconciliation. This is, of course, a political victory for Obama, and a triumph for Nancy Pelosi, the House speaker. But it is also a victory for America's soul. In the end, a vicious, unprincipled fear offensive failed to block reform. This time, fear struck out.

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