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WASHINGTON - Capping a long day and a consuming political journey, President Barack Obama celebrated the passage of health care legislation with hugs, high fives and an emboldened attitude.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says the health care legislation passed Sunday night by the House is "a victory for the American people" and "a victory for common sense."
The bill "will not solve every problem" in the health care system, Obama says, but "moves us in the right direction."
Obama praised Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats for getting the bill through Sunday night's 219-212 vote, saying they proved that the government "still works for the people."
The heated debate that surrounding the legislation will fade away, Obama said, leaving a "health care system that works better for the American people."
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WASHINGTON - Capping a long day and a consuming political journey, President Barack Obama celebrated the passage of health care legislation on Sunday with hugs, high fives and an emboldened attitude.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - States need to offer financial incentives for major sports events if they want to improve their chances of hosting future NCAA Final Four basketball tournaments, an NCAA executive said Tuesday.
