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At The Time This Daily Dose Was Sent, Insured Americans Had Paid a “Hidden Tax” of $50,322,250,817 since January 1, 2009 in Additional Premium Costs to Cover Care for the Uninsured. Under the Microscope PRESIDENT’S WEEKLY ADDRESS In his weekly address, President Barack Obama said that the nation cannot lose the current opportunity to finally enact meaningful health insurance reform. At last week’s bipartisan meeting on reform, both sides were able to find several areas of agreement, but there were some differences. While the President said he is willing and eager to move forward with members of Congress from both parties, he also believes American families and businesses cannot afford to wait another generation for reform. The President ended by saying, “It is time for us to act. It is time for those of us in Washington to live up to our responsibilities to the American people and to future generations. So let’s get this done.” Watch the video, download the message, or read the transcript.
Health Care Headlines The Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care
Suppose Congress and President Obama fail to overhaul the system now, or just tinker around the edges, or start over, as the Republicans propose — despite the Democrats’ latest and possibly last big push that began last week at a marathon televised forum in Washington. [New York Times, 2/27/2010] Deaths Rising for Lack of Insurance, Study Finds
As members of the Obama administration and Congress met on Thursday to try to find common ground on health care, a new report warned that without comprehensive legislation, more than 275,000 adults nationwide will die over the next decade because of a lack of health insurance.
[New York Times, 2/26/2010] Democrats Will Have Votes For Health Bill, Obama Aide Says
Raising the prospect of a "simple up-or-down vote" on health-care reform, White House adviser Nancy-Ann DeParle said on Sunday she thinks Democrats will secure enough ayes on the measure and signaled that the administration could be moving toward trying to pass it along party lines. [Washington Post, 3/1/2010] Both Sides Stand Their Ground on Health Care
Three days after an extraordinary forum moderated by President Obama to bridge the gulf between Democrats and Republicans over a health care, leaders of both parties drew clearer lines in the sand on Sunday. [New York Times, 3/1/2010] White House: Simple Up-Or-Down Vote On Health Care
The White House called for a "simple up-or-down" vote on health care legislation Sunday as Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed to House Democrats to get behind President Barack Obama's chief domestic priority even it if threatens their political careers. [Associated Press, 2/28/2010] Pelosi Will Push Broad Health Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she intended to move forward on a broad Democratic health-care bill, dismissing Republican calls for scrapping it and pursuing a step-by-step approach.
[Wall Street Journal, 2/27/2010] House Democrats: Obama's Support Could Lead To Final Passage Of Health-Care Bill
As Democratic leaders begin to negotiate what they hope will be a health-care endgame, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that President Obama's support for key House Democratic priorities had increased the likelihood that a version of the massive bill now stuck in the Senate could become law.
[Washington Post, 2/27/2010] Expecting Final Push On Health-Care Reform, Interest Groups Rally For Big Finish
Washington interest groups have burst back into action in hopes of bolstering or defeating a new Democratic push on health-care reform legislation, sparking another wave of rallies, lobbying efforts and costly advertising campaigns. [Washington Post, 2/28/2010] Pelosi: GOP Has Had Its Day; Confident Dems Can Come Together
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday that Republicans have left their mark on the healthcare bill and should accept that the bill will go forward. [The Hill, 2/28/2010] OPINION: Bipartisan or Not, Time For A Health Bill
By Jules Witcover
After more than a year of Republicans in Congress saying "No" to President Barack Obama, are we seeing a crack in GOP solidarity against his plea for bipartisan cooperation? [Baltimore Sun, 3/1/2010] | 