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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 1st 2009 at 10:23 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:23 am EDT)

Health care here we come!

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By Anthony in N.C. May 1st 2009 at 10:27 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:27 am EDT)

Congrats on being first!!!

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER May 1st 2009 at 10:34 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:34 am EDT)

HEY ANTHONY!

Check your O Mail!

GOSAL

Happy Links | Report to Admin

By Celtic May 1st 2009 at 10:53 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:53 am EDT)

VIDEO- What does Obama want in a supreme court nominee? Link

Report: U.S. 2008 electorate most diverse Link

The Notre Dame Commencement Controversy Link

VIDEO- Doocy claims that "Obama would really have to appoint an outright Socialist for him to find somebody more to the left of Justice Souter" Link

Churchgoers more likely to back torture, survey finds Link

Michelle Obama's Latest Fashion Statement: Shiny Sneakers Link

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By Celtic May 1st 2009 at 10:57 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:57 am EDT)

New GOP video hits Obama on terrorism Link
VIDEO- Media Matters' 100 Days Of "Fair And Balanced" Link
People Magazine- Barack's Beauties Link
VIDEO- 4/29/09: Complete Presidential Press Conference Link
Feds bust man smuggling Obama stamped pills Link
Please help us keep on reporting! Link

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By ObamaWorld2008 May 1st 2009 at 10:58 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:58 am EDT)

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Michelle Obama's Cousin Named Schools Security Chief Link

To Retire: Supreme Court Justice David Souter Link

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FRIDAY CONTINUED | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2009 at 10:27 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:27 am EDT)

ALL BLOG POSTS Link I am not going to deluge you with posts with more links. There is much more here.

NEW on the Blog:

US Needs A Global Pakistan Policy ... Now Link

Souter To Tetire Glass Ceiling Cracks Link

Dems in Illinois Could Lose Burris Seate in '10 Link

Finally Obama on Pakistan (FULL 100 DAY PRESS BRIEFING TEXT) Link

RECENT TWEETS WITH SOURCE LINKS Link

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By Nancy who is still walking on air May 1st 2009 at 10:35 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:35 am EDT)

Well - let's get busy in Illionois. That is NOT Burris/Blago's seat - that is our President's seat and we need it to have a Democrat sitting in it!!! Let's get fired up and ready to go (again).

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By Nancy who is still walking on air May 1st 2009 at 10:36 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:36 am EDT)

Oops - proof read before you click.....Illinois

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By "Grab a Mop" Grace May 1st 2009 at 10:29 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:29 am EDT)

Congrats on 1st Cynthia!

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER May 1st 2009 at 10:31 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:31 am EDT)

HEY CYNTHIA! CONGRATS ON FIRST!

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 1st 2009 at 10:34 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:34 am EDT)

Congrats #1 Cynthia.

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By Nathan "Mr.Independent Democrat" Banks May 1st 2009 at 10:42 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:42 am EDT)

hmmmmm

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By youth 4 obama May 1st 2009 at 11:08 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:08 am EDT)

belated good morning....(y) 4 health care...enough of wallstreet health-care...

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By Nathan "Mr.Independent Democrat" Banks May 1st 2009 at 11:17 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:17 am EDT)

hmmmmm

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 1st 2009 at 11:36 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:36 am EDT)

Thanks for the Congrats everybody.

sorry for the late response, got lost reading the last thread.

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By pantherfamily May 14th 2009 at 9:53 am EDT (Updated May 14th 2009 at 9:53 am EDT)

This is my first post, I signed up because I wanted to donate to Obama's call for donations to support the health care fight, but it would only let me donate to the cause if I donated on a MONTHLY basis (forever, unless I remember to cancel) for a battle that's supposed to be over by August. No case was made for the necessity of ongoing donations beyond August to the cause of health care. Does anyone know how to go about getting ahold of someone who matters to let them know that we as Americans support the fight, but we're not stupid? Especially since Obama has so far not insisted that the 'inclusive' process he claims, include advocates of single payer or a fed-run health care plan to compete with for-profit health care, I'm certainly not willing to write him a blank check. I love the guy, but he needs to know we're going to hold him to account. Any ideas from any y'all on how to get ahold of anyone with any juice?

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 1st 2009 at 10:53 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 10:53 am EDT)

AG Lisa Madigan has a very good record.Check her
Bio.

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By youth 4 obama May 1st 2009 at 11:12 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:12 am EDT)

congrats on first cynthia..n here ...here to rest of the o-family

Having lived | Report to Admin

By Beryl May 1st 2009 at 11:21 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:21 am EDT)

in countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand) where health care is a basic and guaranteed right, for 20 years or so, to imagine that we here could truly have that need and right acknowledged, makes me feel quiet inside, and confident that reform and restructuring WILL happen, in my lifetime! (and I am not so young!) Have a wonderful weekend everyone, get out there and enjoy the spring coming alive! We are in good hands.. Blessing to all!

Nancy-Ann DeParle | Report to Admin

By Moses May 1st 2009 at 11:27 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:27 am EDT)

Director...Health Reform,

This is one tough tough tough lady. You do NOT mess with Nancy-Ann DeParle. I've seen her stop the insurance special interests dead in their tracks during the townhalls...

Also looking forward to Kathleen Sebelius: after PBO she's probably my favorite pol - she carries herself with a certain ease & grace that is as authentic as it is hard to find (particularly in politics)

Before HHS she was Gvnr of a democratic Gvnr of a heartland 'red-state' (Kansas), her dad was Gvnr of Ohio.

I think the new 'Obama majority' is going to be one that in addition to winning the coastal states also 'permanently' strips the heartland & southwestern states away from the republicans. I have a feeling Sebelius will be instrumental in this effort...Sebelius '16

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By Dave May 1st 2009 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:56 am EDT)

She is my pick in 2016 too...

I want a Sebelius/Schweitzer ticket...

-DC

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2009 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:07 pm EDT)

Michelle in 2016.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me May 1st 2009 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:11 pm EDT)

yep, yep...

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 1st 2009 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Why Not?

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By meta May 1st 2009 at 12:24 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:24 pm EDT)

Well, I don't really think it's in her nature to be President. Malia will be 19 and Sasha will 16.

MORE FRIDAY | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2009 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:06 pm EDT)

ALL BLOG POSTS Link I am not going to deluge you with posts with more links. There is much more here. And I will post when I have something new -- as at present.

NEW on the Blog:

PPP Guesses Wrong on 2010 Methinks Link

US Needs A Global Pakistan Policy ... Now Link

Souter To Retire Glass Ceiling Cracks Link

Dems in Illinois Could Lose Burris Seate in '10 Link

RECENT TWEETS WITH SOURCE LINKS Link

100 days of accomplishments | Report to Admin

By meta May 1st 2009 at 12:22 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:22 pm EDT)

Check out this 100 days T-shirt from Tigereye Design:

Link

I believe these are the same people who did T-shirts for the campaign.

I don't get Ed | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! May 1st 2009 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:36 pm EDT)

He claims he doesn't think Obama should get sidetracked about torture prosecutions, he doesn't seem like he's too into it, yet he's talking about it as much as Keith and Rachel lately.

What gives?

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By Obama Is The Best President Ever 2012-2016(Formerly Known As Professor Xavier) May 1st 2009 at 12:42 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:42 pm EDT)

Vero
That's an old recording(Rebroadcast) on the ed shultz show

Listen to ed on msnbc Thursday 30th when he applauded President Obama on his stance and answers.

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By Nathan "Mr.Independent Democrat" Banks May 1st 2009 at 3:02 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 3:02 pm EDT)

Yeah Vero,Ed applauded the president for it.He's
so much better than Keith,Racheal or even Chris.

New Thread | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 1st 2009 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:47 pm EDT)

NBLB: Link

A NEW THREAD.... NBLB!!! | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER May 1st 2009 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 12:58 pm EDT)

NEW THREAD! NEW THREAD!! NEW THREAD!!!

Link

COME ON OVER, IT'S PRETTY LONELY!

Huh? | Report to Admin

By snakelips May 1st 2009 at 6:55 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 6:55 pm EDT)

Why are the president and Congress working on providing health care? That's not a role of the federal gov't. According to the Constitution, that power belongs to the states. Please encourage our national leaders to stop pursuing this and follow the basic law of the land. Then, if you still believe that other people should provide money for your health care, then talk to your local and state representatives about it.

Remember that health care is not a right. You have the right to pursue good health and take care of yourself, but you are not owned it by someone else. That would be infringing on THEIR rights. Please keep that in mind, and remember that universal health care provided at the national level is unconstitutional.

-snakelips

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By A Rebirth May 3rd 2009 at 6:13 pm EDT (Updated May 3rd 2009 at 6:13 pm EDT)

What is wrong about keeping American safe? National health care is as much a right as is national security. In other words, national health care IS national security!

CHOICE! | Report to Admin

By Jayne in Boca Raton, Fl May 1st 2009 at 11:36 pm EDT (Updated May 1st 2009 at 11:36 pm EDT)

Please call all of the BlueDogs & tell them that we must have the choice between public & private plan

HEALTH CARE REFORM RIPE | Report to Admin

By Dr. Rick Lippin May 2nd 2009 at 7:16 am EDT (Updated May 2nd 2009 at 7:16 am EDT)

....The stars have finally aligned. With Nancy DeParle, Peter Orszag nd Kathleen Sebelius in place, and with no serious health care reform counter proposals from the Republicans, health care reform will finally happen.

The special interests who profiteer from our terribly broken system are on the ropes.

Dr. Rick Lippin
Southampton,Pa

and the dumbest argument of the week award goes to..... | Report to Admin

By Lee Church May 2nd 2009 at 7:31 pm EDT (Updated May 2nd 2009 at 7:31 pm EDT)

The gentleman from Nebraska, Senator Ben Nelson!

So, this guy is opposed to the public plan option because it's a better option???

from Link

Nelson's problem, he told CQ, is that the public plan would be too attractive and would hurt the private insurance plans. "At the end of the day, the public plan wins the game," Nelson said. Including a public option in a health plan, he said, was a "deal breaker."
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Of course the article mentions his office had no comment (so I won't bother calling his office for an explanation either, obviously they have nothing to add to that really dumb indefensible position).

Nelson seems to working for another country, certainly not the citizens of the USA.

-Lee

Health Care Reform | Report to Admin

By Not Supported from Odessa, MO May 3rd 2009 at 5:38 pm EDT (Updated May 3rd 2009 at 5:38 pm EDT)

What I ask is that you make sure that all available information is given to the citizens of this country on any health care reform being set up. There was a lot of talk about the USA may follow the canadian health care plan. (My opinion from being a past resident of Canada, PLEASE DO NOT follow that health care system) It is causing problems with that country is higher sales tax, higher governmental tax and it takes forever to get any testing or scans or MRI's done to find out what may be wrong with you.
It is not the way to go, if anything you should be looking at a way to regulate prescription and medical cost. I for one do not like the idea of the government being involved in my choices of health care. It is the wrong thing for this country and will cause nothing but more grief for the middle class and down. This country was built of decissions of risk for many people as well as built on the blood and sweat of those people, whom believed in freedom, patriotism and the ability to choose. Everything I have seen so far will take that away

Universal Healthcare | Report to Admin

By amabo May 3rd 2009 at 10:32 pm EDT (Updated May 3rd 2009 at 10:32 pm EDT)

I am not convinced that a state run health care system will be an improvement on our current system. Take our current state run system for the elderly. Medicare is practically bankrupt and heading for disaster by 2020. Greatly expanding government does not equal better. Have you ever had an experience in a government agency that was positive? I can say this and I work for the federal government.

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