Obama urges US House to approve healthcare bill

WASHINGTON Nov 7 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday to "rise to this moment" and approve healthcare legislation.

After talks with House Democrats on Capitol Hill, Obama made remarks in the White House Rose Garden. He said the House legislation will bring the United States "one step closer" to quality healthcare for Americans.

"Now is the time to finish the job," he said.

"I urge members of Congress to rise to this moment, answer to the call of history and vote yes for health insurance reform for America," he said. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Doina Chiacu)