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Its not a done deal by any means. The senate has to pass a version, then both sides have to REVOTE on the "committe" bill that is the merger of the two. There are substantial differences between the two proposals.
On top of it, even if it breezes by (and don't count on that), it doesn't go into effect immediately. 2010 could very likely see the entire thing flipped on its head depending on the makeup of congress at that time.
The democrats have also seriously miscalculated or overlooked one major point that could invalidate the entire bill on the inevitable court challenge. While there are many, the house bill has a specific clause that will cause them no end of heartache due to its unconstitutionality. The bill does something never done, as a mandate from the government to the citizenry which go well beyond its role in the constitution.
I don't see this being corrected in committee either. The battle is NOT over, it fact, its just heating up.
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