Health Care Debate Continues

President Obama is determined to have legislature enacted that will give more Americans access to affordable health care. Chairman Bacus has attempted for months to pass a bipartisan bill. However, the August deadline is rapidly approaching, and interpartisan strife continues to hold up progress towards that goal. Republicans have submitted many "technical" ammendments, which have been passed for the most part, but are still unhappy with the trillion dollar price tag of the bill. Mr. Grassley, a Republican, lauds Mr. Bacus' patience in his effort to pass a bipartisan bill, despite the many frustrations involved, "He is willing to find a middle ground; he’s not an ideologue." Unfortunately, bipartisanship may be sacrificed in order to get this bill passed. Read this article for more information: Health Care Vote Illustrates Partisan Divide