Category Archives: Health
Give It Up for Lent
Obama wants the health care bill passed by March 18. He endorsed using “the budget maneuver known as reconciliation” to pass the unpopular big bill by a simple majority rather than the 60 votes normally needed in the Senate. Here’s the Washington Post story.
Channeling Barbara Boxer
During the health care summit Obama twice pointed out, with a smile on his face, that he was the president. This seemed redundant since everyone in the room was already calling him “Mr. President”. He returned the favor by addressing them by their first names as if they were kids in his class – which they sort of were. Peggy Noonan and Dennis Prager picked up on this.
Helpful note to the president: don’t call Senator Boxer “Babs”.
Health Summit
Harry Reid on Politico – ” Republicans should stop crying about reconciliation.” Harry Reid, (and Hillary, Schumer, Biden) on Breitbart from 2005 – Founders saw need for protection from tyranny of the majority.
Staying Power
Here’s a Financial Times piece about Obama’s new health care plan (you may have to register, it’s free).
