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Avalux

(35,015 posts)
Tue Oct 15, 2013, 08:47 PM Oct 2013

I was thinking about Teddy Kennedy today.

Wondering what he would say about all that's transpired over the Affordable Care Act. He fought long and hard for healthcare reform, and even though ACA isn't ideal, it's a step closer to single payer and healthcare for all.

I'm proud of President Obama and Democrats for standing strong against the extortionists. I think Teddy would be too.

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I was thinking about Teddy Kennedy today. (Original Post) Avalux Oct 2013 OP
Wow. Recommended. (nt) NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #1
Alot of folks forget that the ACA was Teddy's baby BumRushDaShow Oct 2013 #2
Yes they do forget. Avalux Oct 2013 #3

BumRushDaShow

(129,090 posts)
2. Alot of folks forget that the ACA was Teddy's baby
Tue Oct 15, 2013, 08:58 PM
Oct 2013

which is why I had always thought that his name would go on it even though he never got to see it enacted.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
3. Yes they do forget.
Tue Oct 15, 2013, 09:03 PM
Oct 2013

And I'm with you that I thought they'd name it after him. It's been four years since he left this world but his legacy lives on.

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