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Ohio Valley Reacts To Healthcare House Vote

Robert Wood is like many workers in the Ohio Valley. When the economy tanked, so did his job in the steel mills. He was laid off in July and soon his medical coverage will be out the door.

Wood said, "As we get older, the need for the best type of coverage becomes more necessary in our lives."

The healthcare reform bill that passed Saturday night in the House draws Wood's attention, but not necessarily his support.

Wood said, "That sounds like a good thing in theory, but you usually get what you pay for."

The plan would expand coverage to millions through a public health insurance option, while stopping insurance companies from turning away individuals with pre-existing conditions. It also provides federal subsidies to those who cannot afford health insurance. Republicans opposed the bill, saying it could drive up healthcare costs and destroy jobs.

The pressure to come up with a plan has Tyler Mckee worried about this bill.

"I'm not too excited about it, especially since it only passed by 5 votes. We've been talking about it for a long time, but the actually coming up with a plan hasn't been going on for that long, and I think they should really look at the long term effects of what could happen."

Wood said, "The lack of communication from our government has been somewhat the problem of that situation."

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