It was only a few weeks ago that President Obama brushed aside an obvious question about what, other than higher taxes for the wealthiest Americans, people would need to give up in order for health care reform to pass . At the time, Obama seemed to geniunely believe that health care reform would not...
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John Hanlon
on 09-14-2009
Filed under: congress, health care reform, John Hanlon
In last night’s major address on health care, President Obama spoke about many of the issues surrounding health care reform. In many ways, it was a solid speech and Obama delivered it well to both the Congress and to the American people. Unfortunately, with momentum and public polls standing against...
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John Hanlon
on 09-10-2009
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Rep. Dan Boren, D-Okla., doesn't appreciate the way the President is rushing his health care agenda and wants a bill that reflects bipartisan efforts : “Second District Congressman Dan Boren said Monday that health care reform rests largely on President Barack Obama's willingness to accept...
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on 07-25-2009
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Rep. John Boccieri, D-Ohio, cannot support the House Democrats' health care reform. He flat out said that his constituents were scared of a government-controlled system : “Still, that’s the kind of discussion that could raise concerns for centrist freshman Democrats like Rep. John Boccieri...
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on 07-24-2009
Filed under: congress, health care, speaking truth to power