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Health public option fight - symbol over substance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The fight over a U.S. government-run public insurance plan may be getting louder and noisier, but for now the program's political symbolism far exceeds its practical impact on expanding health coverage. Full Article
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Boehner: public option stinks
Boehner says public option "about as unpopular as a garlic milkshake." Full Article | Comments [33]
The First Draft: Obama and the Pope
President Barack Obama heads to Africa on Friday on the final stop of a weeklong trip that included visits to Russia and Italy, but before leaving Rome he will visit with Pope Benedict. Obama has had an ... Full Article | Comments [2]
The First Draft: Obama's travels of no help at home
President Barack Obama remains hard at work at the summit of G8 wealthy industrialized nations in Italy on Thursday, while his top domestic initiatives stumble and misfire at home. Obama's top legislative ... Full Article | Comments [7]
