WASHINGTON - Capping an epic struggle, congressional Democrats put the final touches Thursday to historic legislation enshrining healthcare as the right of every citizen. Republicans vowed to campaign for repeal in the fall election season, drawing a quick retort from President Barack Obama: "I welcome that fight."
I watched the quick vote on the Reconciliation bill last night on CSPAN, and for a moment I thought the Democrats didn't have the votes to pass it. But I should have known that when Madame Speaker bangs her gavel, she has all the votes she needs.
