El Rushbo turns focus to November, says "we need to wipe them out."
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'12 hopeful makes health care an issue.
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Obama to usher health overhaul into law Tuesday.
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Mark Halperin's One Nation column: Obama + media + business > Republicans.
Biden, Geithner discuss Recovery Act benefits, tax filings in event Monday.
Plus: VP, TreasSec. announce ARRA middle class benefits.
Also: VP to call governors, mayors to address the act's implementation.
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NY Times: "An epic political battle that could define the differences between the parties for years."
WashPost: "The bill will affect virtually every man, woman and child in the United States in some way."
WSJ: "Democrats bet they could overcome public misgivings on a bill that reshapes one-sixth of the U.S. economy."
USA Today: "A historic restructuring of the nation's health care system that has eluded [Obama's] predecessors for more than a century."
LA Times: "After more than a year of procedural delays, partisan battling and a nail-biting search for votes, congressional Democrats seemed more focused on history than the remaining parliamentary obstacles." Permalink
Boehner: "We have failed to listen to America."
McConnell: "It marks the beginning of a backlash against Democrats in Washington who lost their way."
McCain: "The American people are very angry. They don't like it and we're going to repeal this.''
Steele: "Today, America witnessed the first vote for the end of representative government."
National Review: "Congress has narrowly passed a bill that simultaneously undermines life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Frum: "Republicans today suffered their most crushing legislative defeat since the 1960s." Permalink
Former Presidents visit Haiti Monday. Permalink
Obama hails passage of health reform as "another stone firmly laid in the foundation of the American Dream" Sunday night at the White House.
"We rose above the weight of our politics…. We proved we are still a people capable of doing big things."
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Pelosi: "This is a great act of patriotism."
Reid: "This was never about politics; it has always been about people who are struggling."
Clyburn: "This is the Civil Rights Act of the 21st century."
Kaine: "It is a symbol of what the Democratic Party stands for—relief for middle class Americans, fighting unfair business practices, and helping people live happier, healthier lives."
Krugman: "Kudos to all involved, with special praise for Nancy Pelosi, who is now a Speaker for the ages."
Yglesias: "Now that it's done, Barack Obama will go down in history as one of America's finest presidents." Permalink
VP to host dinner for Israeli PM at the Naval Observatory Monday. Permalink
House passes historic health care overhaul, package of fixes late Sunday.
Democrats break out in chant of "Yes we can" on the chamber floor.
Initial vote is 219-212. The roll call.
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