Senator Akaka attends health insurance reform bill signing at the White House (March 23, 2010)

US Senator Daniel K. Akaka attended President Obamas signing of the health insurance reform bill in the East Room of the White House. From Associated Press: President Obama said it sets in motion “desperately needed reforms” sought by generations of Americans. Congressional backers crowded into the East Room, along with several ordinary citizens bringing stories of health care hardships, to witness the historic bill-signing. Obama waited well over a year for the moment. With Victoria Kennedy, widow of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy in the audience, Obama took note of the long battle to bring the health overhaul measure to his desk. Participants chanted “Fired up, ready to go,” as Obama appeared, smiling broadly.

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