Obama Health Reform Address Close – “The Character Of Our Country”

July 132010

At the close of an address on health reform to Congress, President Obama reminds people: “I will not waste time with those who have made the calculation that it’s better politics to kill this plan, than to improve it.”

“If you misrepresent what’s in this plan, we will call you out,” he adds. “And I will not accept the status quo as a solution. Not this time. Not now.”

He also talks about a letter he received from late Senator Ted Kennedy that was written in May, but delivered to Obama after Kennedy’s death. In the letter, Ted called health reform “unfinished business” but was confident that “this is the year” that it would pass.

Obama also remarked on when it is necessary fo government to step in.

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Sanders: The Day Will Come When Congress Has Courage to Stand up to Private Insurance Cos

July 42010

December 16, 2009
Senator Bernie Sanders (VT-I)
Single Payer Health Care Amendment on floor

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Michael Moore’s Warning to Democrats!

June 252010

Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, 9-29-2009

Michael Moore – documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story”

single payer universal health care insurance public option democrats capitalism a love story government sicko congress senator baucus

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Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) Debates Dr. Betsy McCaughey over Health Care Reform

June 202010

October 5, 2009 Healthcare Reform Debate with Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) and Dr. Betsy McCaughey, Health Policy Expert, Patient Advocate and former Lieutenant Governor of New York (1995-1998) more at www.dl21c.org

Duration : 1:21:51

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Health Insurance Stock At Highest Levels In A Year

June 152010

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Small business owner discusses the need for health reform

May 302010

Mike Draper, owner of SMASH of Des Moines, IA, testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on how the cost of health care is affecting his small business, and his support for the choice of a public health insurance option.

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Congress Protects Corrupt Tax Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel

May 302010

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congress are protecting Ways & Means Chairman Charlie Rangel from being removed as Chairman while he is investigated for Ethics Violations. Rangel has systemically interfered with investigations into his TAX FRUAD while serving as Chairman and congressman. Republicans and Democrats are equally responsible for protecting Rangel.

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All I Want From Congress

May 262010

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“All I Want From Congress” Lyrics

I don’t want a lot from Congress…
So many folks are in need…

I don’t care to have a handout.

Sick and tired of corporate greed.
Please don’t listen to the fringe.
Or pass a bill that makes us cringe.
We need you too…

Senate this is what we elected you to do….

I could use a job dear Congress.
So could all the others in need.
We can do better than the presents with one that helps the whole Country.
i don’t need an explanation of why we have to compromise.
Bet they wont’ really filibuster
I see fear in Ensign’s eyes.
We want real reform to pass.
A milestone that is sure to last.
Make our wish come true!
Senate this is what we elected you.
To do.

I won’t ask much from Congress
don’t want the deficit to grow.
Can’t afford to wait much longer.
Keep sending things to the CBO!
I made a short list and I sent it to Nelson, Landrieu, and ol’ Joe.
The catastrophic plan when you wrote, won’t get me to the gyno.
Cause I don’t think it asks for much to say we all deserve coverage.
I know this much is true…
Congress this is why we elected you.
Yeah

Oh Mr. Lieberman you’ve become a Grinch.
You almost lost your seat but this is quite a stink.
31 Million People
31 Million People
Joe it’s not too late to stop blocking the debate.
Do the right thing for the Country.

Oh I’ve got news for you dear congress. News that you just have to hear. If this bill ends up far from perfect we’ll just have to come on back next year. So pass a bill but don’t be mistaken cause our efforts will not be forsaken. Why wait another year?

Congress this is why we elected you.

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Special thanks to Lee Dugger who provided vocals, everyone who contributed photographs, and to the friends of Campus Progress who participated in the video.

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Morons on Capitol Hill

May 262010

Exclusive: Jackie Mason shouts down lawmakers who have no principles. Exclusive: Jackie Mason laments free pass celebs are given to sin. World Net Daily Video Commentary #26. This video first premiered on World Net Daily where Jackie does a weekly video column.

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Obama: Death Panels Are “A Lie, Plain And Simple”

May 162010

President Obama says during an address on health reform to Congress that death panels are “a lie,” abortions would not be funded under the plan, and illegal immigrants would not benefit, to which an audience member – identified as Rep. Joe Wilson – shouted back, “Lie!”

He also comments that he does not want to put insurance companies out of business. “I just want to hold them accountable.”

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