Much hard work remainsLast week's passage of the Senate health care bill took health care reform one step closer to law.But there's a lot of work left before the final bill hits President Obama's desk. The Senate and House versions must be merged into one cohesive plan — not a small order, especially given Democrats' desire to present the bill for the president's signature in early 2010.However, now more than ever, it's time for our elected officials in both the House and the Senate to put aside partisan bickering and focus on the issue at hand. The reality is stark: A health care reform bill will be signed into law by President Obama in the very near future. It's now up to the politicians whom Wyoming voters — and voters across the nation — have sent to Washington to make sure the best product for all Americans ends up in the president's hands.

Much hard work remains

Last week's passage of the Senate health care bill took health care reform one step closer to law.

But there's a lot of work left before the final bill hits President Obama's desk. The Senate and House versions must be merged into one cohesive plan — not a small order, especially given Democrats' desire to present the bill for the president's signature in early 2010.

However, now more than ever, it's time for our elected officials in both the House and the Senate to put aside partisan bickering and focus on the issue at hand.

The reality is stark: A health care reform bill will be signed into law by President Obama in the very near future.

It's now up to the politicians whom Wyoming voters — and voters across the nation — have sent to Washington to make sure the best product for all Americans ends up in the president's hands.