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The Senate Health Bill: Senator Cardin speaks on the Senate floor in favor of the recently proposed health reform bill.

Senate Health Care Bill

Senate Majority Leader Reid has released details of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which brings together key components of the health care reform bills previously approved by the Senate HELP and Finance committees. You can review the complete bill here.


	*Senate Health Bill: (11/19) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act brings down the cost of health care in America by investing in our entire health care system and putting patients before profits. The status quo is not acceptable. Click here for more information...*

	*Cybersecurity: (11/17) The government has a responsibility to protect our government and its citizens from those who would misuse cyberspace. As technology advances, we are much more vulnerable and may not even know when we've been attacked. Click here for more information...*

	*Military and Antidepressants: (11/10) It is imperative that we determine if DOD is prescribing anti-depressants to its service members appropriately. My concern is not the long-term efficacy of these drugs, but the sheer volume and manner in which these drugs are being administered to our troops overseas. Click here for more information...*

	*Clean Energy Jobs Bill: (11/5) This is a good bill for our country and the entire world and I am proud to be associated with it. It's a good bill for our national security, economic security and our environment, all of which are at a critical crossroads. Click here for more information...*