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House poised to pass historic health care bill (McClatchy Newspapers)

 
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — With a personal push from President Barack Obama, the House of Representatives Saturday inched closer to passing historic health care legislation that would guarantee virtually all Americans access to care. (link)

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