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Transcript Of President Obama’s Address: ‘I Still Believe We Can Act’

September 9, 2009 KFF Health News Original

A transcript of President Barack Obama’s address to Congress on his health care reform proposals.

Is Grassley Abandoning Bipartisan Health Bill?

By Liz Halloran, NPR News August 21, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Republican Sen. Charles Grassley’s evolution – from legislator once complimented by President Obama for his willingness to work across the aisle to one of the president’s critics on health care – is a sign that the chances for passing a bipartisan health care bill have all but disintegrated. This story comes from our partner NPR News

Baucus-Grassley Bipartisan Partnership Frays Under Health Reform Pressures

By Eric Pianin September 2, 2009 KFF Health News Original

For nearly a decade, the two Senate Finance Committee leaders have found ways to bridge partisan divides to shape dozens of bills. But their partnership is being severely tested on a health care overhaul plan.

Ad Audit: Club For Growth’s Anti-Government Message

By Jordan Rau August 17, 2009 KFF Health News Original

An anti-tax group goes after Democratic health reform proposals, alleging they would lead to rationing and crushing government deficits. But the campaign includes some dubious comparisons with the British health system, and the group’s recommended solutions are open to question.

Democrats’ Strategy to Avoid Filibuster Carries Serious Risks

By Eric Pianin August 21, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Congressional leaders are considering invoking rarely used budget rules that would allow a health reform bill to be passed by a simple majority. But the technique could backfire and leave key provisions of the overhaul legislation vulnerable to Republican challenge.

Transcript: Health on the Hill

August 10, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Today’s Health on the Hill is mostly about health off the Hill. Jackie Judd talks with Politico’s Carrie Budoff Brown about the contentious town hall meetings and how the lawmakers are preparing themselves for questions. The White House has launched a Web site to try to correct false rumors and to push the President’s agenda on health reform.

’80s Tax Bill Has Lessons For Health Care Overhaul

By Linda Wertheimer, NPR News August 12, 2009 KFF Health News Original

In negotiating health care legislation, lawmakers might want to look back to 1986. That was the year that a Democratic House and a Republican Senate worked together to pass a tax simplification bill. A full-court press by lobbyists is usually enough to stop a bill – but it wasn’t in 1986. This story comes from our partner NPR News.

Transcript: Health On The Hill – August 19, 2009

August 20, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Jackie Judd talks with KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin about the growing political pressure on President Obama and congressional Democrats to scale back the cost and scope of the health care overhaul legislation this fall.