Healthcare Reform - Rep. Anh Joseph Cao, Republican Vote for Bill

Health care reform just passed in the House of Representatives over the weekend. It was expected that most Democrats would vote for him, and almost all Republicans oppose it. That prediction proved to be quite accurate, but the biggest surprise of the evening was the Republican who crossed party lines to vote in favor of health reform bill. Louisiana Representative Anh Vote "Joseph" Cao was very much in play. While the first-term lawmaker has been relatively flat and has voted with the rest of his party on most other issues, the district is heavily Democratic. Cynics to paint his support for the reform of the health insurance plan as an attempt to increase their chances of reelection, however, Cao said it was the best choice for your poor voters, a large population of uninsured. He has also pushed for increased funding for hospitals, as well as the course of Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. The bill probably would not have happened without voting Cao, since Democrats barely reached the required 218 votes to pass the historic reform. It did not help that 39 Democrats defied, Nancy Pelosi to oppose health care reform. It also provides proposals for a veneer of bipartisanship. Although Cao waited until the bill had passed to cast their votes, Whip Eric Cantor's efforts to head back in the line of Cao no. So how this key vote to become? Cao jumped on board at the last minute, after the House agreed to add an amendment that strengthened the prohibition of the proposed health reform on abortion funding. The original language prevented health insurance subsidies (used by low-income individuals and families to purchase plans in the exchange market to be established) to be used specifically to pay for abortion services. This provision was not strong enough for some pro-life Democrats like Bart Stupak, who wanted to amend the bill. House leaders do not want their amendment to reach the floor, but against abortion Cao helped provoke today's commitment by calling the White House itself and pledging their support for reform if it is included. After some discussion, the amendment was approved by 240 to 194. The version of the bill was passed prohibiting people from using government subsidies to purchase any health insurance plan that includes coverage of abortion except when there is rape, incest or danger to the life of the mother. The addition of the amendment allows the devout Jesuit to vote "yes." Cao vote for health care reform may have torpedoed his political aspirations. He has distanced himself from Republicans around the country against the tendency to reject the bill. On the other hand, their views, in general, is unlikely to appeal to voters in a district where Obama received three quarters of the votes in presidential elections last year - a higher percentage of the Democratic Party is in favor of abortion, and many are not happy with the bill despite being in favor of universal health care. It is unlikely that banks are much cheaper either party or their national bases, although Republicans are mealy his vote be shocking until a "tough neighborhood" with a. Larger than normal percentage of people without health insurance plan Cao victory was largely a fluke, which won elections in December hurricane delayed infamous charges against an opponent to hide cash at the freezer (William Jefferson Democrat). Still, it's nice to see a politician after his conscience. Now, the health reform bill will move to the Senate. The future of the ban on abortion coverage in the public option (as well as plans for private health insurance subsidy) that rocked Cao is unclear. Both sides are preparing for a vigorous debate on the subject. Cao regrets his vote if the Senate ends up weakening the restrictions? Yamileth Medina is an expert and that is about health insurance and health reform. She aims to help people realize that you can get a health insurance plan at this time pending a public option, if it is passed. Yamileth lives in Miami, FL.

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