KHQ Right Now - News and Weather for Spokane and North Idaho | Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

Posted: Updated:

WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's health care system.

The House narrowly passed health care bill Saturday night. The Senate has yet to schedule a debate on its version of health care legislation, and Republicans are pledging to stop the Democratic measure from passing Congress.

President Obama gave a brief statement on the health care initiative in the Rose Garden on Sunday after returning from the presidential retreat at Camp David.

The president says he's confident the Senate will pass a health care bill.  He assured senators they will join House members in looking  back on the passage of health care reform as their finest moment in public service.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register
Comments
Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register
See all comments
Close windowBranding

Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

Close window

Attorney: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect

SAN ANTONIO. - An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.

Expect snow on Sunday morning

SPOKANE, Wash. - If you plan on doing anything outside Friday evening, be sure to bundle up and bring the umbrella.

Spokane County truck nearly collides with power sub station

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane County employee was taken to the hospital Friday after suffering a medical emergency and crashing through two fences before coming to a stop next to a power sub station.

Washington to skip first round of Race to the Top

SEATTLE, Wash. - Gov. Chris Gregoire says the state of Washington is going to wait until the second round to compete for money from a new federal fund for education reform.

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between cervical cancer tests

WASHINGTON. - New medical guidelines are calling for fewer Pap smears for most women in their 20s.

US Postal Service ends Santa letter program

ANCHORAGE, Alaska. - A group of volunteer 'elves' in Alaska's frigid interior has set out to save a popular holiday letter service featuring the North Pole's most beloved icon.

Senate Democrats move toward key vote

WASHINGTON. - Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together Saturday to give them the support they need.

Despite a drop in cases, H1N1 rates remain high in Spokane County

SPOKANE, Wash. - New numbers show the H1N1 illness remains at high levels in our region.

Jury awards $300 million in ex-smoker's suit

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Philip Morris has been ordered to pay $300 million in damages to a former smoker in Florida.

Three-year-old left at train station when train door closes on dad

PORTLAND, Ore. - Aaron Bailey faced a father's worst nightmare on a TriMet train platform when he was accidentally separated from his 3-year-old son, Aiden, after an apparent train malfunction.

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2009 WorldNow and KHQ. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.