Healthcare bill’s tough sell in House signals tougher fight ahead

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With the struggle over healthcare entering an even tougher phase, President Obama has hit both a milestone and a speed bump in his dual pursuit of a major overhaul of the nation’s medical system and a rebirth of progressivism in America.

House approval of legislation Saturday -- even if Democrats can move it no farther -- was an accomplishment that has eluded presidents for decades. But the close vote and the exertions it took to secure a majority were laden with warning signs as the issue moves to the Senate.

Read the full report from Janet Hook in Washington.