U.S. PIRG: House Stands up to Insurers, Takes Big Step Forward

by Gary Kopycinski on March 22, 2010

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WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 22 – “The passage of health reform tonight is a huge step forward for the country. It happened because 219 Members of the House of Representatives stood up to the powerful Washington health insurance industry lobby.

“Now that the political wrangling in Washington is over, Americans will soon experience for themselves the bill’s immediate benefits. No child will ever be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition. Small businesses will receive tax credits for…