Obama asks nation for input on reforming health system
Washington Post, December 8, 2008
As he gears up for major health reform legislation next year, President-elect Barack Obama is encouraging average Americans to host informal gatherings to brainstorm about how to improve the U.S. system. The sessions are to be held Dec. 15 to Dec. 31. Former senator Thomas A. Daschle, Obama's point person on health, will attend at least one and prepare a detailed report, complete with video, to present to the next president.
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