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Health Bill Compromise Kicks Off 5-Week Battle

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 31, 2009 8:50 PM CDT

(Newser) – A key House committee approved a health care package tonight, kicking off a 5-week public battle on the issue and sending lawmakers home for August recess, the Washington Post reports. The 31-to-28 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, fueled by a liberal–Blue...   Read full story »

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