Video Clip Description
During a special weekend session, members of the U.S. House of Representatives debate the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
Discussion Questions
•What is the Affordable Health Care for America Act? Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, Representative Charlie Rangel (D-NY) says three committees created this bill. Explain what he means. List the three committees that created this bill and their chairmen.
•Representative Pete Stark (D-CA) says, "this is not the bill he would have created on [his] own." Why does he say this? What does he say about the Affordable Health Care for America Act? According to Rep. Stark, what are some of the benefits of the Act?
•Who is Representative John Boehner (R-OH)? List some of his concerns about the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Compare Rep. Boehner's statements to Rep. Stark's statements.
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