President Barack Obama signs the heath care bill - (updated) - pics

[Kadie]

WASHINGTON - MARCH 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) arrives with Vice President Joe Biden (L) for a signing ceremony of the Affordable Health Care for America Act with fellow Democrats in the East Room of the White House March 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. The historic bill was passed by the House of Representatives Sunday after a 14-month-long political battle that left the legislation without a single Republican vote.


President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden react to cheers as they arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington,Tuesday, March 23, 2010, for the signing ceremony for the health care bill.


President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden reacts to cheers as they arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, where the president was to sign the health care bill.


President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden smile in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010. during the signing ceremony for the health care bill.


Vicki Kennedy, widow of Sen. Ted Kennedy, blows a kiss as she arrives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, for the signing of the health care bill.


Caroline Kennedy arrives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, for the signing of the health care bill.


Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. , photographs the scene and dignitaries as they arrive for President Barack Obama to sign the health care bill, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.


A White House staff member sets out the pens that President Barack Obama will use to sign the health care bill, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.


Marcelas Owens of Seattle, left, Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich. , right, and others, look on as President Barack Obama signs the heath care bill in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010.


US President Barack Obama signs the health insurance reform bill on March 23, 2010 in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama signed into law his historic health care reform, enacting the most sweeping social legislation in decades which will ensure coverage for almost all Americans.


President Barack Obama signs the heath care bill in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He is flanked by Marcelas Owens of Seattle, left, and Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich.


US President Barack Obama signs the health insurance reform bill on March 23, 2010 in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama signed into law his historic health care reform, enacting the most sweeping social legislation in decades which will ensure coverage for almost all Americans.


WASHINGTON - MARCH 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) is applauded after signing the Affordable Health Care for America Act during a ceremony with fellow Democrats in the East Room of the White House March 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. The historic bill was passed by the House of Representatives Sunday after a 14-month-long political battle that left the legislation without a single Republican vote.


US President Barack Obama signs the health insurance reform bill on March 23, 2010 in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama signed into law his historic health care reform, enacting the most sweeping social legislation in decades which will ensure coverage for almost all Americans.


US President Barack Obama (seated-R) signs the health insurance reform bill March 23, 2010 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama Tuesday signed into law his historic health care reform, enacting the most sweeping social legislation in decades which will ensure coverage for almost all Americans. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN.


President Barack Obama signs the heath care bill, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

[liberal N proud]

1. THANK YOU Mr President!

[Inuca]

2. The first set of pictures I see

(was not able to watch), thanks a lot. Tearing up a bit....

[Kadie]

5. I added a few more pics

to my original post.

:hi:

[Inuca]

10. Saw them, beautiful, Thanks! n/t

[Scurrilous]

3. K & R

:thumbsup:

[snooper2]

4. why the box full of pens...

jeez, just grab a single sharpie :rofl:

[Froward69]

6. BIG and BOLD like

John Hancock...

[malaise]

19. Obama always shares out pens after these signings

and today is a special occasion - this is history!!

[Warren Stupidity]

7. Well yes we did.

[Inuca]

You mean

HELL, yes we DID?

[mb7588a]

8. Those are such big smiles.

Think of the smiles of the faces of the uninsured and those with preexisting conditions. Up yours, Boehner and McConnell....

[murielm99]

9. I like Marcelas.

He is brave and bold.

[Kadie]

14. I am so glad he was there.

What an awesome moment for him.

[gateley]

11. Great pics! I love Leahy filming it! He looks as excited as a kid! nt

[Inuca]

12. Exactly :-)

rather touching from somebody with so much gravitas, isn't it?

[gateley]

13. You're right -- because of that it's twice as touching. nt

[a kennedy]

15. This might sound stupid or I might have missed this before, but what

are the blue wrist bands for?? anyone know?? thanks

[UTUSN]

16. A related pic

By Pete Souza, The White House
President Obama gets a hug from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton a day after the House passed the health care bill.

[Kadie]

17. That is a great pic!

Thank you for posting.

:hi:

[malaise]

18. Beautiful pics all

:fistbump: