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Whos been fighting this so long, john dingle. [ applause ] to senator ted kennedy. [ applause ] and its fitting that teds widow vicki is here -- it is fitting that teds widow, vicki is here, and his niece, caroline, his son, patrick, whose vote helped make this health care reform a reality.

The president signed health reform into law today capping one of the wildest congressional battles in recent memory. with us now, former senate majority leader, tom daschle. thank you so much. its great to see you. you were one of the leaders who made this a prime part of barack obamas campaign. now youve seen it come to fruition. i have to ask you how you feel. >> this is such an historic moment, andrea. this is something many of us live for for an entire lifetime. ive been struggling on this f...

People were thrilled because we know weve been trying to do this for decade after decade. being there with people like john dingle, who has been in the house for over 40 years trying to move these issues forward. being there with the kennedy family. so many people trying so hard. it was a moment of exuberance and excitement for all. >> i can understand that. its that old open mike syndrome. congratulations to you. i know youve got a lot of hard work. its been a very big day. thanks. as we poin...

there, who, with all the noise, got concerned because of the misinformation that has marred this debate. i just repeat, dont take my word for it. go to our website, go to the websites of major news outlets out there. find out how reform will affect you and im confident you will like what you see. a common sense approach that maintains the insurance system, but makes it work for everybody. not just for the insurance companies, but for you. thats what health reform is all about. now, as ...

henry waxman, all shaking hands and hugging the president in fact right now. theres john dingle, the senior member of the house of representatives there on the left on crutches. donald payne on the left. sandra levin and theres charlie rangel, whos now on leave from the committee. all those famous, well-known political figures and theres dale kildy, who joined bart stupak after his concerns about the life issue. let me bring in mark whitaker. whats missing of course, and you can say sa...

still invested in this debt and i would like to ask you, secretary geithner, what and be done to prevent gses from investing in properties that can only be profitable if you convert affordable housing by market rate by forcing out certain tenants. certainly working against the mission of fannie and freddie to build or provide a base for affordable housing. i am working on legislation with the chairman and others to ensure that enterprises cannot receive affordable housing goals credits...

what were going to see in the next 20 hours on the senate floor, will it be consequential, procedural? is there any danger to this bill, this history being made today? >> i dont think there is any danger. this really is procedural. this has to be begun to fill in the gaps to the house. im sure the republicans will try to use the time procedurally to make some points. frankly i think our members have decided this is the right thing to be doing, under the moment historically, will not mi...

good afternoon to you in america today, the president as you surely know, has put pen to paper on his biggest campaign promise, a health care bill that will insure an additional 32 million americans. an extraordinary accomplish. and an extraordinary victory for the uninsured in this country. unfortunately in my view, it was done to the benefit of game-rigging insurance companies and drug makers. its why those stocks have soared on this bill, as opposed to real reform, which would inclu...

right now we are waiting for president obama to sign a health care bill thats been a year in the making that could eventually extend coverage to 32 million uninsured americans. keeping pedestrians safe. police across our area are starting a new effort today to crack down oun on walkers and drivers not following the law. and how about this? the cherry blossoms could put on an early show. the nice weather is speeding up the blooms. "news4 today" begins right now. good morning, edge...

>> well, im confident ill find a job before then. so im -- ill figure out something else at that point, but im confident ill find a job between now and then and it wont be a problem and ill be able to move on with my life and move forward. >> were just about 15 minutes away from history. president obama set to sign his landmark health care legislation into law. were going to bring it to you live. tony harris, are you red for the big moment? >> this is going to be something. this is g...