>>He has pleasantly surprised me again. This is not a comprehensive health care overhaul such as the one envisioned by the Clintons but it sounds like a good example of getting what you can. And notice that some hard cases like the insurers have acceded to his wishes. I am liking this guy more all the time.
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>>http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/10/news/economy/obama_healthcare_reform/index.htm
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>This is the one area I am really for Obama on. To me, that announcement is a GREAT first step. However, it is only a first step and it is only a reduction in COSTs, not an increase in HEALTH CARE. Sad.... However, I HOPE (really, really hope) that healthcare coverage gets a major overhaul in the right direction and that MUST include health care for every citizen. As you know, I have done a 180 on this issue over the past 5 or 6 years.


Real reform is a tough nut to crack. Presidents since Harry Truman have said they want to do it, and the industry and lobbies (AMA etc.) have fought them off every time. I think Obama will give it a try, but not before the immediate economic crises and the wars settle down a little.