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• The politics of health care reform
  The author of a new book out this week, "The Heart of Power: Health and Politics in the Oval Office," joins Midday to discuss the history of health care reform and the current debate.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  James Morone: Professor of political science and urban studies at Brown University. He is a Puliter Prize-nominated nonfiction writer and has testified before Congress many times. Morone's earlier books include, "Healthy, Wealthy and Fair: Health Care for a Good Society," "Hellfire Nation," and "The Democratic Wish."
  More from MPR
  'The Dirty Rotten Secrets of Health Reform' (07/29/2008)
  Gingrich, Pawlenty pan health care proposal (07/16/2009)
  Quotes on health care reform from legislators (07/14/2009)
  Minnesota health care leaders optimistic about Obama plan (05/11/2009)
  The next step in market-based health care reforms (12/17/2008)
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  About James Morone
• How politics shapes the American space program
  On the 40th anniversary of the moon launch, Midday features a documentary about the politics of the space program. It's titled, "Washington, We Have a Problem."12:00 p.m.
  More from MPR
  Mission to the moon possible for former Minnesotan (07/03/2009)
  NASA shuttle landing delayed for 2nd day in a row (05/23/2009)
  Midmorning Weekend: Scientific discovery (05/15/2009)
  Minnesota company to test escape system for astronauts (11/20/2008)
  Resources
  About the Apollo 11 moon mission

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