House (finally) passes health care reform bill

After a long day of fighting over an abortion amendment and a Republican alternative, the House just passed their version of health care reform by a vote of 220-215. 219 Democrats and 1 Republican (Rep. Joseph Cao, whom replaced Bill Jefferson in his New Orleans district) voted in favor.  While a victory for President Obama and House Dems, a bill must now be passed in the Senate and then reconciled between the two chambers. A summary of of what the House version includes can be found here.