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Caring About Health Care
The Page by Mark Halperin —
Getty/istockphoto.com TIME's Tumulty looks at the debate surrounding the president and the health care negotiations. Plus: Sen. Schumer proposes that any program must comply with the rules that apply to private insurance.
Sebelius Promises to “Break the Gridlock
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... in a Tuesday speech to foundation leaders. Plus: TIME's Tumulty looks at the debate surrounding the president and the health care negotiations.
Barack Obama and Health Care Reform
Swampland —
... and telling Congress to pass it--only to realize too late that they had created something for all sides to attack. But now, up against a tight deadline to get this legislation passed, some Democrats say (mostly privately) that they wish the President was more of a presence in the talks, and that he would spell out more clearly what is and isn't acceptable to him in a final product. For instance, does it have to include a government-run public plan like Medicare for the uninsured? Here's a story I wrote on this dilemma for TIME.com.
The WonkLine: May 5, 2009
Wonk Room —
... TIME’s Karen Tumulty reports that President Obama’s allies worry that Congress simply cannot act quickly on health care reform “without a much bigger investment of Obama’s enormous political capital.” ...
At meeting with Obama, GOP leaders were ‘unprepared’ to make any ‘concessions’ on health care.
Think Progress —
... about President Obama’s bipartisan outreach. Yet at a meeting with Obama last month — after the President offered some concessions on health reform — Time’s Karen Tumulty reports that GOP lawmakers refused to compromise at all: ...
Bipartisan Health Reform Off to a Bad Start as Republicans Bring Nothing to the Table
Matthew Yglesias —
... Karen Tumulty’s latest article starts with a telling anecdote from a meeting between Barack Obama and congressional Republicans. He said he thought it would make sense to look at limiting medical malpractice awards, a big health care bugaboo for conservatives. So what could they put on the table in the way of constructive compromise? ...
All dressed up and ready to compromise
Political Animal —
ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO COMPROMISE.... Karen Tumulty shares an important anecdote about negations over health care reform. When Barack Obama informed congressional Republicans last month that he would support a controversial parliamentary move to protect health-care reform from a filibuster in the Senate, they were furious. That meant the bill could pass with a simple majority of 51 votes, eliminating the need for any GOP support for the bill. Where, they demanded, was the bipartisanship the President had promised? So, right there in the Cabinet Room, the President put a ...
Remainders: Particles
Ben Smith's Blog —
Obama "particle art" via Animal.
A Chamber of Commerce civil war brews on warming.
Hill Dems want Obama more involved in health care.
John Weaver is advising Jon Huntsman.
Liz Mair defendsHuntsman's right flank. Arlen's rooting for Norm.
Mike Castle leads the younger Biden.
Vegas authorities mock Biden.
Rosner thinks Biden didn't really say much.
Tom Ridge listed an out-of-state residence on federal filings.
Toomey ...
Luntz to GOP: How To Oppose Obama's Health Care Plan
Swampland —
... -“President Obama wants to put the Washington bureaucrats in charge of healthcare. I want to put the medical professionals in charge, and I want patients as an equal partner.” These could indeed be powerful arguments, as anyone who has watched previous battles over health care reform can tell you. That's why I think you will see even more anxiety on the part of Democrats about the prospects for passing health reform this year. And there will be more pressure on President Obama to take a more visible and vocal role in making the case for their vision of health care reform, ...
Obama's Timing
Rook's Rant —
I've not much to add to the debate about Obama's efforts at bipartisanship. Better bloggers than I have made hay over that subject. However, I do have an opinion. I also go to the bathroom a lot. Anyway, when it comes to Obama's efforts, I am willing to allow him his timing. I figure, at some point, he is going to discontinue the following efforts: Time When Barack Obama informed congressional Republicans last month that he
would support a controversial parliamentary move to protect health-care reform
from a filibuster in the ...
Giuliani Falsely Claims Obama Rejected ‘Bipartisan’ Health Care By Taking ‘Tort Reform’ ‘Off The Table’
Think Progress —
... as part of any health care overhaul.” Additionally, Time’s Karen Tumulty reported in May that Obama specifically put it “on the table” in negotiations with Republicans, but the GOP wasn’t willing to deal: ...
Giuliani: Without tort reform, health care can only save money by ‘pulling the plug on grandma.’
Think Progress —
... , this is simply not true. In May, Time reported that Obama told Republicans that he was willing to negotiate on curbing malpractice awards, but the Republicans were unwilling to make a deal. ...
Cantor Unable To Name Any ‘Compromises’ Republicans Are Willing To Make On Health Care Reform
Think Progress —
... Months ago, Obama also put tort reform on the table, asking what Republicans had to offer in return. They replied that they weren’t willing to make any concessions whatsoever, and proceeded to bash Obama for not offering any GOP compromises for the rest of the summer. ...
Name one
Political Animal —
... the government will replace the health care system that we know in this country." First, if policymakers are going to "listen to the American people right now," the public option should fare quite well -- polls show most of the public likes the idea. Second, the answer doesn't match the question -- Roberts asked about where congressional Republicans may be willing to compromise. Telling the president to compromise even more is a non sequitur. Amanda Terkel also reminded us of this piece published by Time magazine in May. When Barack Obama informed congressional ...
