Pelosi Statement on Senate Health Insurance Reform Bill

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement tonight on Senate leaders unveiling their comprehensive health insurance reform bill:

"The Senate health insurance reform bill is an encouraging development in our drive to make affordable, quality health care available to all Americans. House Democrats look forward to a constructive debate in the Senate and to working together to achieve historic reforms that will make health care more affordable and strengthen our economy."