Obama urges quick action on health insurance
New York Times, June 3, 2009
President Obama has affirmed his support for the creation of a government-sponsored health insurance plan, but he acknowledged that such a plan would sharply reduce the chances for Republican support of legislation to overhaul the healthcare system, said Democratic senators. The senators said Obama also set forth a timeline, calling on Congress to send him a comprehensive healthcare bill by October.
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