Bipartisan Health Care Summit-Boom or Bust?

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Let's call it a draw!........Good discussion......... Same talking points.

President Obama was very clear...There is NO STARTING OVER!

There is still a fundamentally different view. Democrats want more uninsured covered (30million) at the lowest possible cost and Republicans want to start over, cover 3 million uninsured and take small steps.

It appears both sides were able to agree on some items:

1. Preventing waste and fraud in Medicare and Medicaid

2. Working on medical malpractice reform

3. Reforming the insurance market

4. Giving individuals more choices in coverage

5. Giving small business the opportunity to pool coverage for their employees

6. Consider being able to purchase insurance across states

Pass the health care bill, we don't expect it to be perfect. If it needs repair, lets hope it won't take another 100 years to repair it.

Americans have waited long enough, lets get the job done!

BAH--Mortgage Mess

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The “Covenant of Mortgage” is already broken where I come from--the birthplace of the Foreclosure Crisis. We moved from the Midwest to the East Coast in January. In my cozy Ohio neighborhood three houses sit empty because owners walked away. Now my old house is underwater not worth what we paid for it four years ago. I admit there are times we want to walk away but we don’t think it is the right thing to do. So we pay rent here and mortgage there hoping that a first-time homebuyer or responsible renter will surface..

Now Banks and Speculators simply walk away from their obligations with impunity. Our mortgage company probably won’t budge on the principal. We qualify for interest rate relief but suspect they fail to tell you there is are significant hidden costs on the back end.

This is another case of Who you are--Big Banker-- trumping What you do--Paying Homeowner. Now Mr, Civic Journalist … unleash your Truth Squad to find solutions for your readers.. ..

WellPoint Earns $4.75 Billion Profit- Raises Health Care Cost 39%

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An article on Yahoo's Finance page, about WellPoint supports President Obama's concerns about the huge increases in the cost of health care.

The article also supports concerns about the justification and validity of the increases, clearly making you wonder if the sky is the limit when it comes to health care costs!

Go to the address below and read for yourself!........Obama Respect!

WellPoint price hike defense fails to satisfy feds

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/WellPoint-price-hike-defense-apf-4145063219.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=main&asset=&ccode=

Democrat Late Senator Ted Kennedy's Seat Goes Republican

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The late Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Ted Kennedy) the lion of the Senate held the Democrat Massachusetts Senate seat for nearly 50 years. Today GOP's Scott Brown takes the win.

.............Obama respect or disrespect?..............

How will this effect health care reform? 57 Democrat seats in the

Senate vs. 60? (There are 41 Republicans and 2 Independents)

.............Obama respect or disrespect?...............

Still seems pretty high to me. Did Bush have this many Republican seats in the the Senate?

I don't think so.............. but he still managed to pass his tax cuts.

What do you think?

Hope You Enjoyed the Holidays!

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"Get Ready for OBAMA in 2010"

Health Care Reform

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On Saturday, Nov. 7 2009 Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of U. S. House of Representatives announced they would pass health care reform. In a close vote 220-215 the House approved a sweeping health care overhaul that would extend insurance coverage to millions of uninsured.

One step closer to what President Obama has been working for and what the American people want.........Health Care Reform!

A Positive Impact-The Obama Effect!

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Do you think President Obama has had a positive impact?
Lets just look at a few facts that support The Obama Effect!:

1. November 4 2008, elected the first Black President of the United States of America.
2. February 17, 2009 signed the $787Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
3. August 13, 2009 Cash for Clunkers or CARS, has been a resounding success so as stated on cashforclunkers.org. The first $1 billion allocated for the program was exasperated in the first week, and congress approved another $2 billion to keep the vouchers flowing. Manufacturers saw increased sales for the first time in months.
4. October 9, 2009 President Obama announced the 2009 Nobel Prize Winner
5. October 14, 2009 Dow closed above 10,000 for the first time in more than a year.
6. October 16, 2009 Jobless claims drop to lowest level since January to 514,000 seasonally adjusted, the 5th drop in 6 weeks.

Economy is showing signs of improvement........Positive energy data, positive signs of stability, and a low inflation level that's holding down prices.

There is no doubt The Obama Effect has clearly been a positive impact. He is still fired up and ready go. President Obama is truly Change We Can Believe In!

Obama Respect-Breaking News 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Winner"

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Breaking news announced today, October 9, 2009, President Obama 2009 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. What a great day in history!

President Obama surprised and deeply humble accepted the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize as a call to action.

The President said, " this prize is not a recognition of his actions but an affirmation used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes."

President Obama stands for what the Nobel Peace Prize committee looks for. They decided to award him the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to "strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".

As stated in the Norway Post:

"The Norwegian Nobel Committee states that Obama has as President created a new climate in international politics. Multilateral diplomacy has regained a central position, with emphasis on the role that the United Nations and other international institutions can play. Dialogue and negotiations are preferred as instruments for resolving even the most difficult international conflicts. "

President Obama said, " this award must be shared with everyone who stands for justice and dignity ...................and requires the help of those around the world"

What a day! President Obama is respected by many around the world.

Some think there are many in his own country who could learn to be more respectful toward him............. and so do I.

If there's anything negative to be said, say it about the committee, the people who selected him for the prize, they believe he is worthy..........but I would like to thank them for seeing and acknowledging to the world what they see in President Obama.

As stated in The Norway Post:

"The Nobel Peace Prize is an international prize which is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee according to guidelines laid down in Alfred Nobel's will...........

..........the Peace Prize is awarded by a committee appointed by the Norwegian Storting. According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize is to go to whoever "shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses". The prize includes a medal, a personal diploma, and a large sum of prize money (currently 10 million Swedish crowns).

10 million Swedish kronor or crowns = 1.4257 million U.S. dollars

The Nobel Peace Prize has been called "the world's most prestigious prize". The Prize is awarded at a ceremony in the Oslo City Hall on December 10, the date on which Alfred Nobel died."

Thank you President Obama for "Change We Can Believe In" you make us proud.

Heed warning "grass hopper"

"You Lie" says Sen. Joe Wilson Rep. SC as he appalls himself in regards to a statement Obama made during the Health Care Congressional speech. Acknowledging, the utter disrespect to the Chief, Wilson will receive admonishment for his "blurt" so he's hurt..... Obama not at all phased as he accepted the apology. This proves to show that ignorance is bliss, such as Kanye West actions during the MTV awards think before speaking old rule of teaching yet few follow that guidance. Yet, to apologize man to man is a class act in my opinion. "Honest Patriots" as it seems no longer can hold back that emotion of disgust... its the same old song....CHANGE is imminent..... Photo courtesy of A.P.

Mr. Cheney disturbed?!!??.....

Seemingly interesting how Dick Cheney is a little "pissed" at the recent actions of congress. Conducting an investigation on tactics used in getting information from the opposition, the torture of another individual sometimes may be necessary depending on whats at stake. Since other countries may be somewhat unconventional in torture tactics all is fair in war. My alarm went off some weeks ago when the discovery of Cheney had been hording information through the C.I.A to keep from the House and Congress, now I understanding being second in command to the Chief has its perks yet being coning and deceitful is dereliction. The Obama Administration is appalled by the previous regime they want answers and will be receiving truth or fiction in due time, I feel the time was right why stall the day of reckoning. Mr. Cheney is pouting to the fact we aren't "tap dancing" anymore or better yet "black face" ourselves to the blinding truth of doing things right.. The America of the United States is US and we aren't on that old conservative train.. The HNIC stands for CHANGE... I love the reactions of those old pruned conservative folk as the try to disrespect the highly regarded Chief.... Failure to realize that power is generated from a utterly high source that is unmatched.....Forward progress.... Photo courtesy of CBS

Sen. Kennedy Endorses Obama

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Obama Respect-Obama & Our Country Mourns Senator Kennedy; The Dream Shall Never Die!

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President Obama and our country mourn the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. He passed away on August 26, 2009 of brain cancer. Yesterday our president took time to have emails sent to us to let us know first hand how heart broken he and First Lady Michelle Obama are over the death of their dear friend. Here is a copy of part of the email we received in President Obama's own words;

"Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts..............................I personally valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've benefited as President from his encouragement and wisdom......................Today, our country mourns. We say goodbye to a friend and a true leader who challenged us all to live out our noblest values. And we give thanks for his memory, which inspires us still.

Sincerely,President Barack Obama

Obama respect for President Obama paying respect to The Lion, Senator Edward M Kennedy.

In Senator Kennedy's own words;

"I have a great belief in this country. The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die"

Senator Kennedy maybe gone but he will not be forgotten!

Mrs. Tee

Michael Smerconish Interviews President Barack Obama

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Photos courtesy The Big Talker 1210

Obama Respect-No Knee Buckling-Obama Stands Up for Pulbic Health Care Option!

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No knee buckling! President Obama made it very clear he stands up for a public health care option!
Today Michael Smerconish, radio host for The Big Talker 1210, was honored to do a live interview with President Obama at the White House.

What will it take for President Obama to sign a health care plan? Here's the answer; the plan should include his bullet points:
1. Must be deficit neutral
2. Must bend the cost curve (must reduce health care inflation, control cost)
3. Must have insurance reform (not burden insurers with pre-existing conditions or lifetime caps)
4. Must have health insurance exchange option (where insurer can choose an option they want that's affordable; a public option would be one of the choices you could choose.)

Obama respect!....... Let's be clear!.......President Obama said to Joe, a caller,

"I guarantee you we're going to get health care reform"

Great job Micheal Smerconish, I love it!

Nobody is obligated to take the public plan......No coverage for illegal immigrants.......

Choice! Competition! & Cost Reduction!

.........Boy did he make it clear......this interview should be the talk of the nation!

Socializd Medicine

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Had curious encounter with a guy hawking newspapers at a wine festival. He said he was doing this on the side. His main job was in auto insurance. Naturally I asked him about the healthcare debate. He immediately labeled it socialized medicine ... saying there is nothing that government is involved in that ever works right. I suppose I should have expected this since we were in the middle of Bush country. My son-in-law and I tried to reason with him ... and I must say he engaged in a lively discussion. But I doubt we chssnged his mind and I know he didn't change ours. But at least he didn't scream and try to hijack congressional town hall meetings. The amazing thing however is the depth of the misinformation. It was government looking the other way that got us into this mess... did he forget the 60 trillion dollar derivatives market ... the UNREGULATED derivatives market that nearly destroyed our economy and thst of the entire world. Did he forget a government rescue of Wall Street engineered by the Bush administration and carried on in the Obama administration. Does he advocate killing Medicare for his grandparents. health insurancew for his kids should he lose his job ... (his company had trimmed his income 15%, which probably explains his newspaper job. The time for mindless speak is over ...too many lives are at stake.

Obama Respect; 200 Days, A Resounding Victory, & Fighting for Healthcare!

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President Obama has reached 200 days as the first Black President of the United States, a major accomplishment! The naysayers .........with their Obama Disrespect............of course are downplaying this accomplishment and giving him low grades and continuing to try and pull apart his efforts on the economy, the war, and who knows what else......they want to fill your minds with their opinions then divide and conquer.............Don't Let Them!!!!..............Keep the faith!..Get United!....Target your Efforts!.......Support our President and our People!

A resounding victory for the White House!.... Judge Sonia Sotomayor confirmed by the Senate the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice by a 68 to 31 vote. Obama Respect....This adds to quality and strength of his decision making ability. President Obama said................................. "the Senate has affirmed that Judge Sotomayor has the intellect, the temperament, the history, the integrity and the independence of mind to ably serve on our nation’s highest court.”................


President Obama is still fighting for health care. With the worst of the recession behind us the fight for health care is heating up. The President has support from a few major players in the Drug/Medicine industry.....but the fight continues ......Let's find out how we can help! and Support health!


The First Black President, 200 days in the White House, the First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and closest than anybody as ever got before to a National Health Care Plan.

Happy Birthday!

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Happy Birthday President Obama!

Health Care- This Is Not a Game!

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President Obama spoke to the American people today about the Health care
Plan and boy did he make it clear. "This is not a Game"......What's in it for me?

If I have health care, they have agreed, I will not be dropped for preexisting conditions, it will be more secure, more stable, and I will be covered for preventive health care.

If I don't have health care I will be able to choose a quality, affordable plan of my choice and not be denied due to preexisting conditions.

Obama Respect!.........Boy does President Obama make it clear!..... A plan that's more affordable, lower cost, deficit neutral, promote choice, pay for things that work and give up things that won't make you well!

With all the politics how do you get this done???????.........President Obama said " in this town you have to set deadlines or things don't happen!" ..........Set the deadlines, do the work, stop the politics, and get it done!!!

This is not a game and this is not about President Obama, as he said he has the best health care, this is about the American people.

President Obama is Tech Savvy

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I get e-mail messages from President Obama's camp all the time just as Mrs. Tee in her post below does.. It's clear that the computer savvy that generated an unprecedented campaign war chest continues during his administration. It's almost like the President is speaking directly to me. My parents felt the same way with President Roosevelt's Fireside chats on radio.

The President also sidesteps the traditional talking heads and goes directly to the voter. He is doing it so effectively that other politicians are left in the dust trying to figure out how he does it.

Supreme Court Justice-designate Sonia Sotomayor is just the latest example of how an intelligent President can use his office to keep his policies on track. There are many of us, like Mrs. Tee, who appreciate the Change we can Believe in.

President Obama - The Man has Class!

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Today President Obama took time out of his busy schedule to send a note or have a note sent out giving us information about his Supreme Court nominee Judge Sotomayor.

Not only did he include his comments and state that " As President, there are few responsibilities more serious or consequential than the naming of a Supreme Court Justice" he also attached a video of her opening statement in case we didn't get a chance to see it.

The man has class! He deserves respect ............one moment he's focusing on the global recession,....................then taking a walk with his family and teaching his girls a life lesson in an emotional tour of Cape Coast Castle, the cannon-lined fortress where slaves were kept in dungeons then shipped in chains to America............and then to take time to keep us informed.
It's just great to see him in action!

......... President Obama Respect........I wonder why I never got this kind of personal notification from any of my pass presidents?

What's your comment?
Mrs. Tee