It's now law. President Obama has signed the health care reform bill, which was approved Sunday night by the U-S House. Jennifer Alvarez has some local reaction in this Bobcat Update
The healthcare reform bill was passed by a vote of 219-to-212 Sunday night. The legislation has generated mix reactions at Texas State.
MONTE-(ecstatic about the bill)
Junior Tim Bishop says he was upset about no longer having the choice for a public option.
TIM -(No PO-can't be on mom/dad insurance)
So how exactly will it affect college students? One provision in the new law allows adult children to stay on their parents' policy until the age of 26.
Many states are gearing up to fight the law by challenging it in court. Texas will be among them, according to Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Graduate teaching assistant Clay Fuller says the law is not perfect, but it is important.
FULLER-(huge step in a direction-not sure if right or not)
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Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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