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Obama’s Health Care starting to save lives, but Republicans pledge to dismantle it.

President Barack Obama was back defending his historic health care reforms Wednesday, as key elements of the important law came into effect despite Republican pledges to dismantle the new system. The legislation was helping end the “horrendous” vulnerability of millions of uninsured Americans who had been denied coverage, unfairly dropped from company plans, or were … Continue reading

Obama Threatens Reconciliation On Health Care Reform

A simple majority could pass most of the health care reform bill in the US Senate. That's a procedure often referred to as reconciliation. President Obama today made a veiled threat to use that process should Republicans not come up with a way of covering more Americans for health care. The GOP proposal covers 3 … Continue reading

American People Oppose Health Care Bill, But Democrats Move Forward Anyway

Despite strong opposition from the American people and state governments, Democrats continue to push forward with partisan health care legislation filled with tax hikes, Medicare cuts, and premium increases. Duration : 0:3:33 Share this:EmailPrintStumbleUponDiggFacebookReddit

3/13/10 – Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) Delivers Weekly GOP Address on Health Care

In the Weekly Republican Address, newly-elected Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts explains that the Democrats running Washington have their priorities all wrong. Sen. Brown says Americans “told me that they want their President and Congress to focus on creating jobs and reviving Americas economy. Instead, for more than a year now, we have seen a … Continue reading

2/27/10 – Dr. Tom Coburn (R-OK) Delivers Weekly Republican Address on Health Care

In the Weekly GOP Address, Sen. Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) discusses the recent health care summit with President Obama and Democrats and why it’s important to start over on health care. Dr. Coburn says, “Im concerned that the majority in Congress still is not listening to the American people on the subject of health care … Continue reading

Paul Ryan – The Real Cost of Health Care (HD)

At President Obama’s Health Reform Summit, Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin discusses the true cost of the democrat plan. Costing gimmicks such as double counting, delayed implementation and other financial tricks are presented (HD). Held at the Blair House on 2/25/2010. Paul Ryan is the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, where he … Continue reading