Reply #16: Passing a reform bill will help in at least one way:

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After the bill is signed, the Democrats will finally be able to tell the public exactly what's in it and how it will help them -- something that's been difficult up to now because the details keep changing and no one has been able to say for sure what will or won't be in the final bill.

Of course, it will help more if the final bill isn't just a giant giveaway to Big Insurance and Big Pharma.