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Obama Outlines Health Ideas In Prime-Time Speech

by Mara Liasson, NPR
September 10, 2009

Speaking before a joint session of Congress, President Obama called on lawmakers to expand health coverage to millions of Americans while making coverage more secure for those who have it now. Several different bills have emerged from committees in the House and Senate, but none has reached the floor of either chamber for a vote.

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  • Morning Edition, September 10, 2009
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