Obama Steers Health Debate Out of Capital

With Democrats deeply divided over health legislation, President Obama is trying to enlist the nation’s governors and his own army of grass-roots supporters in a bid to increase pressure on lawmakers without getting himself mired in the messy battle playing out on Capitol Hill.

In a meeting last week with five governors — including Republicans who may be more sympathetic to health legislation than those on Capitol Hill — Mr. Obama privately ... Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, U.S., Health
Topics: Health Care
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Posted by: Posted by Kristin Gorski - Jun 30, 2009 - 4:03 AM PDT
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by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 30, 2009

A Beltway-style look at Obama's health care strategy outside Congress. Pretty stodgy to anyone not interested in the political maneuvering involved in an effort like this.

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by Fabrice Florin - Jun. 30, 2009

Informative article on how the White House is shifting the health care debate away from Washington and to the states. This short article seems factual and well researched, providing useful context about this strategy to seek support from Republican governors on health care.

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by Patricia Blochowiak - Jun. 30, 2009

This story says that Obama wants a health bill passed. Didn't we already know that? It says he's asking governors and grassroots groups to help. Didn't we already know that?

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by Kristin Gorski - Jun. 30, 2009

A general analysis of President Obama's strategy to drum up support for his health care reforms by going to the states. Balanced, though not very in depth.

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by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 30, 2009

An insider's report on tactics. Not very important if you're interested in substantive policy debate.

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by kazuhiro shino - Jul. 3, 2009

Article point out general obstacles which consists political strategical & practical perspectives for breaking through the bill. But need more punchy aspect of dire necessity of health care not just spot the words like"Rationing"

75% of nation want NHC but law makers registing the peoples' wish which is not Democratic. Obama should appeal directly to public who are ... More »

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