Jackie Judd talks with Eric Pianin about the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s vote last Friday, wrapping up its work on major health care legislation, before Congress adjourns for the August recess. While the House and Senate have a long ways to go to pass a bill, there are emerging areas of agreement, including the need for expanded health care coverage, insurance reform and cost savings. Democratic and Republican lawmakers plan to argue the pros and cons of the legislation at town meetings across the country.
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