White House Health Care Summit Part II

Congressional Democrats and Republicans gathered at Blair House for a discussion on health care legislation with President Obama. He first announced the idea for this event during a Super Bowl Sunday interview with CBS news Anchor Katie Couric. Since then, the President has released a health care plan drawing largely from two bills passed by House and Senate Democrats. We heard opening comments from the President and congressional leaders followed by discussions on health care costs, insurance reforms, deficit reduction and expanding coverage.

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[mightypensword]

one thing that really struck me as odd that obama said was when he mentioned that they probably wouldn't be doing any of these summits any more. He said congressional members don't have 7 hours a day to work these things out..... Why not? this was extremely informative. Isn't this what politicians are supposed to do? I say we make this a regular thing. Once or twice a month, they should debate their issues on live TV so their real intentions are exposed. Agree? Disagree?

[WilliamHCarney]

It's not unconstitutional. By the way. It was a Republican that wants people to by into health care, and I agree. The reason is, because I'm sick, and tired of selfish ass Americans not wanting to help the american people. If I had to spend $150 a month to help the unfortunate, I'm all for it. Most of Nevadans want reform especially the Public Option since all the lies the GOP Assholes have said is coming out. Thank God November is still far off.

[spencerdev91]

Doesn't matter if you're someone who disagrees with the President, he showed (I thought) a tremendous amount of leadership here and I can't see how anyone could see it any other way.

[li4death54]

@mightypensword I think this was pointless. I dont feel that any minds were changed in that room (as you can see now that it is Feb. 2011 and they passed it with no Repub. suport) So I dont like 7hrs spent getting nowhere, like Obama said we pay each of them 6 figs./yr.. I would love to see them spend this sort of time/effort making a bill on TV. I would love to watch that and see whom puts what in.

[frankiegmh]

I understand that comgressmen and women have busy scheduleds but if you are naive enough to think they are spending long hours reading bills or conduction town hall meetings or doing anything in the intrest of the American people you are way off. They are busy, but their time is spent meeting with lobbiest and campaign contributers and doing what they can to make sure they get reelected not the work for the American people. 90% never read the bills they are voting on like this 2,400 page bill.

[frankiegmh]

Wow, you are going to just give away $150 a moth?! I am glad to hear you are so generous and I encourage you to give as much as you can but please do not sit there and judge someone else who does not have 150 a month to just give away. How many people lost their homes in the last 2-3 years. How many people have gone bankrupt? Do you think most Americans can afford to give $150. They are trying force young people with no money and low paying jobs to buy insurance they can't afford it.

[frankiegmh]

No kidding! How can he sit there in front of the American people, many of whom work long hard hours I myself have either worked two jobs or worked full time and have attended College for the past years, and say that? I don't see any reasons why they could not spend 7 hours a week doing this. I work a ful day and then go to school at night. I leave my house at 06:00am and somethimes don't get home until 11:00pm 17 hours later and they can't give us these 7 hours. God forbid they have a late night

[mistersumthing]

can you imagine Bush or Sarah Palin participating or conducting this kind of thing? they'd be so lost

[transending17]

Hey I understood your point and to some ledger agree. But I think what the President was trying to say, is that because of the busy schedules of our House Reps and Senators who spend their days reading legislation, attending town hall meetings, and of course being on the house or senate floor if needed. They also have a number of other things going on. I dont think the President in anyway intended to make our elected officials in anyway sound lazy. But in respect to your comment I understand.

[unhappymatt1]

Whats funny is that all these comments are made by the same 6-7 people.