AT last - a fairer health system in America

ANJALI KAMAT: In a historic vote, the House has approved an overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system that expands coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans while forcing millions to purchase private health insurance. The House voted 219 to 212 along party lines. Thirty-four Democrats joined Republicans in voting against the bill.

After approving the legislation, the House adopted a package of changes to it by a vote of 220 to 211. That package now goes to the Senate for action as soon as this week. It then goes to President Obama, who would sign it into law in the final step of a bitter legislative battle that began over a year ago.