Three days after starting formal debate, the Senate has approved the first amendment to the $848 billion health care bill -- a measure that would expand preventative care for women.
On an 69-31 vote, the Senate approved an amendment to the legislation that would require insurance companies to cover certain procedures for women -- such as breast and cervical cancer screenings -- without charging co-payments.
The amendment was offered by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md.
SOURCE: USA Today
