From the New York Times
The White House, growing concerned that the Congressional timetable for passing a health care overhaul could slip into next year, is stepping up pressure on the Senate for quick action, with President Obama appearing Sunday in the Rose Garden to call on senators to “take up the baton and bring this effort to the finish line.”Mr. Obama’s remarks came just 14 hours after the House narrowly approved a landmark plan that would cost $1.1 trillion over 10 years and extend insurance coverage to 36 million uninsured Americans; the president called it “a courageous vote…”“For years we’ve been told that this couldn’t be done,” Mr. Obama said in the Rose Garden. Of the American people, he said, “Moments like this are why they sent us here.”But for all the exultation, there was a sense inside the White House and on Capitol Hill that the hardest work is yet to come…As the Senate vote draws closer, the fight on the airwaves, where groups for and against the health bill are already spending millions of dollars on advertising, will only intensify…
The White House, growing concerned that the Congressional timetable for passing a health care overhaul could slip into next year, is stepping up pressure on the Senate for quick action, with President Obama appearing Sunday in the Rose Garden to call on senators to “take up the baton and bring this effort to the finish line.”
Mr. Obama’s remarks came just 14 hours after the House narrowly approved a landmark plan that would cost $1.1 trillion over 10 years and extend insurance coverage to 36 million uninsured Americans; the president called it “a courageous vote…”
“For years we’ve been told that this couldn’t be done,” Mr. Obama said in the Rose Garden. Of the American people, he said, “Moments like this are why they sent us here.”
But for all the exultation, there was a sense inside the White House and on Capitol Hill that the hardest work is yet to come…
As the Senate vote draws closer, the fight on the airwaves, where groups for and against the health bill are already spending millions of dollars on advertising, will only intensify…
From Talking Points Memo
President Obama today said "millions of Americans whose lives will change" when health care reform finally becomes law are grateful to the House for passing a sweeping overhaul bill late last night."Given the heated and often misleading rhetoric," Obama said during a brief statement in the Rose Garden, he wanted to recognize the "courageous vote" and add his own gratitude to the House "for taking us this far…."He lauded "extraordinary activism" of those fighting for health care, as his campaign arm Organizing for America put together thank-you welcoming parties for supportive lawmakers as they arrived at their home airports today.
President Obama today said "millions of Americans whose lives will change" when health care reform finally becomes law are grateful to the House for passing a sweeping overhaul bill late last night.
"Given the heated and often misleading rhetoric," Obama said during a brief statement in the Rose Garden, he wanted to recognize the "courageous vote" and add his own gratitude to the House "for taking us this far…."
He lauded "extraordinary activism" of those fighting for health care, as his campaign arm Organizing for America put together thank-you welcoming parties for supportive lawmakers as they arrived at their home airports today.
On WMTW-ABC in Portland, ME
Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, was greeted with cheers upon her arrival at the Portland International Jetport on Sunday after casting a vote in favor of health care reform.The U.S. House of Representatives passed a reform plan late Saturday night that would expand health benefits to millions of people who currently lack insurance.Pingree's support of the plan won her praise from groups such as Maine Change That Works and Organizing for America Maine.But the plan also faces strong opposition. Every Republican in the House except one voted against the bill…
Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, was greeted with cheers upon her arrival at the Portland International Jetport on Sunday after casting a vote in favor of health care reform.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a reform plan late Saturday night that would expand health benefits to millions of people who currently lack insurance.
Pingree's support of the plan won her praise from groups such as Maine Change That Works and Organizing for America Maine.
But the plan also faces strong opposition. Every Republican in the House except one voted against the bill…
