Senate Finance panel rejects GOP plan to require photo ID for govt health care benefitsSeptember 30th, 2009 Senators reject photo ID for health care benefitsWASHINGTON — Senators working on a health overhaul have rejected a Republican move to require photo identification for federal health benefits. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa said his amendment would have helped cut fraud in health care programs for low-income people.
Obama travels to Minneapolis on Saturday for rally by supporters of health care overhaulSeptember 12th, 2009 Obama to attend health care rallyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is traveling to Minneapolis for a rally on health care reform. Minnesota is an example of where Obama wants the rest of the country to go on health care.
Obama speech on health careSeptember 10th, 2009 US President Barack Obama delivered yet another motivating speech at the Joint Congress today about health care. He speaks about how US should and can come out of this recession hit economy and why our lives are to be secure first and then elevate later.
Correction: Health Care OverhaulSeptember 2nd, 2009 Correction: Health Care OverhaulWASHINGTON — In an Oct. 1 story about health care overhaul, The Associated Press reported erroneously that President Barack Obama repeatedly pledged last year that his health care plan would not raise taxes on any individual making more than $200,000 or a family with incomes over $250,000.
Obama says he doesn't want bureaucratic meddling in health care decisionsAugust 11th, 2009 Obama defends health care effort against criticsPORTSMOUTH, N.H. — President Barack Obama is defending his health care overhaul against criticism that it would be a government takeover.
Top Senate Republican says gov't should deal with debt instead of more stimulus spendingAugust 9th, 2009 GOP leader says no more stimulus spending neededWASHINGTON —The Senate's Republican leader says the economy doesn't need any more stimulus spending and the Obama administration should turn its attention toward dealing with the national debt. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he hopes the economy is starting to turn around.
South Carolina Republican says Obama must be stopped, argues he's on 'spending spree'July 22nd, 2009 DeMint refuses to take back 'Waterloo' statementWASHINGTON — An outspoken Southern Republican says it's time to "put the brakes on" President Barack Obama, saying he's advocating too much government spending and ballooning the deficit. At the same time, Sen.
Obama quickly adds health care statement to Friday agenda as concerns rise over cost of reformJuly 17th, 2009 Obama quickly plans health care statementWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has quickly scheduled a statement on health care for Friday afternoon as concerns rise about the cost of new legislation. Obama wants to sign a bill into law this year that would slow the rate of health care spending and expand health coverage to the millions of people who lack it.
Obama: Congress must act before August recess on health care overhaulJuly 15th, 2009 Obama praises progress on health care overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his administration will push through an overhaul of the nation's health care system and is urging Congress to finish the work before leaving for an August recess. Obama on Wednesday praised House and Senate versions of a bill to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans.
Obama stepping up his push for health care overhaul with Rose Garden event todayJuly 15th, 2009 Obama stepping up push for health care overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has scheduled an appearance in the White House Rose Garden today to talk about his top domestic priority: health care reform. The president wants the House and Senate to pass legislation overhauling the nation's health care system before lawmakers leave town for their annual August recess.
Obama tells Congress he wants health care legislation by August recessJuly 10th, 2009 Obama to Congress: Health care legislation by Aug.L'AQUILA, Italy — Despite snags in Congress, President Barack Obama says his administration is closer to achieving health care reform than at any time in recent history. He says he hopes Congress will pass health care legislation by the August recess but "nothing is do or die."
Obama says he is making health care his "highest legislative priority".
With Congress away, Obama takes health care pitch on the road and via the InternetJuly 1st, 2009 Obama takes health care pitch to VirginiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taking his pitch for health care revisions to Virginia, holding a town hall forum and fielding questions via the Internet. Congress will fully engage in the health care debate when it returns Monday from a one-week recess.
Obama says Congress progressing, must stick with hard work to overhaul US health care systemJune 23rd, 2009 Obama voicing confidence on health care changesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he's "very optimistic" about the prospects for legislation revamping health care, arguing that the country simply must control skyrocketing costs in this field. He told a news conference th at unless the government acts now, the country will spend $1 out of every $5 on health care within the next 10 years.
President Obama says he won't push health care plan on Congress, ready to hear other proposalsJune 11th, 2009 Obama: Cooperation with Hill needed on health careGREEN BAY, Wis. — President Barack Obama is vowing that he won't run roughshod over Congress in putting together legislation overhauling the country's health care system.
Obama's Day: Obama speaks on health care and welcomes Tar Heels to White HouseMay 11th, 2009 Obama's Day: Health care, basketballWASHINGTON — Reforming the health care system to make it affordable for all Americans is one of President Barack Obama's top priorities. Obama plans to talk Monday about a health care industry offer of $2 trillion in spending reductions over 10 years to help pay for the program.
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