NC congressman gets death threat over support for health care overhaulWASHINGTON — A North Carolina congressman who supports an overhaul of the health care system had his life threatened by a caller upset that he was not holding a public forum on the proposal, his office said Friday. NC congressman says office received death threat over support for health care reformRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina congressman says his Washington office received a death threat from someone upset with his support for health care reform legislation. Palin says Obama’s plan to overhaul nation’s health care is ‘downright evil’ANCHORAGE, Alaska —Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called President Barack Obama’s health plan “downright evil” Friday in her first online comments since leaving office, saying in a Facebook posting that he would create a “death panel” that would deny care to the neediest Americans. Pelosi visits Denver clinic, says protests won’t derail health care overhaulDENVER — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says boisterous protests at health care promotions sponsored by Democrats this summer won’t derail a massive health overhaul looming when Congress returns to work next month. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health insurance lobby uses money, allies to fight government coverageWASHINGTON — Cast as a profit-hoarding villain by Democratic foes, the insurance industry still has a fighting chance to fend off the part of health care overhaul it most despises — creation of a government-run plan to compete with private insurers. White House: Health care session with bipartisan group of senators not a negotiationWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama’s meeting with a bipartisan group of senators on health care reform wasn’t a “negotiating session” but simply a chance for him to get an update. Sen. Baucus riles liberals, conservatives as he aims for middle with health care overhaulHELENA, Mont. — In Big Sky country, there’s no limit on strong opinions about Democratic Sen. Max Baucus and his struggle to fulfill President Barack Obama’s goal of health care overhaul. Ornery Little Rock crowd mocks Obama health plan, cheers Democrat for slowing reform billLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An unruly Little Rock crowd heckled and shouted at two Arkansas Democratic congressmen Wednesday, accusing them of supporting a government-backed health plan that would take away Americans’ personal choice and freedom. Obama ventures back to hard-hit Indiana pledging grants and hope, says nation will not give upWAKARUSA, Ind. — Promising new jobs and money, President Barack Obama on Wednesday told a hurting Midwestern region that its recovery will be like America’s: tough but certain. Obama wants health care overhaul this year even without bipartisan supportWAKARUSA, Ind. — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he’s determined to get an overhaul of the health care system before the end of the year and, if necessary, without bipartisan support. Va. Democrats want their candidate for governor to share more than a stage with ObamaRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrat R. Creigh Deeds hopes a visit Thursday from President Barack Obama will pull his campaign out of a midsummer slump in a governor’s race framed largely by hot national issues. Obama tells Indiana that Washington will pass health care overhaul before year’s endWAKARUSA, Ind. — President Barack Obama promised Wednesday that there will be an overhaul of the health care system before the end of the year and said it doesn’t have to be a bipartisan effort. Health care overhaul renews battle over federal funds for abortionsWASHINGTON — Health care legislation before Congress would allow a new government-sponsored insurance plan to cover abortions, a decision that would affect millions of women and recast federal policy on the divisive issue. Obama and allies say they are determined to overhaul health care with or without GOP supportWASHINGTON — Bracing for an August showdown over health care reform, Senate Democrats and President Barack Obama declared themselves united Tuesday on their determination to enact a historic overhaul this year — ideally with Republican cooperation but without if necessary. White House uses Web against Drudge on health care, calls posting a campaign of falsehoodsWASHINGTON — The White House is turning to the Internet to hit back at a Web posting that claims to show President Barack Obama explaining how his health care reform plans eventually would eliminate private insurance. Analysis: Obama’s options to pay for health overhaul limited by promise of no middle-class taxWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is struggling to find a way to pay for an overhaul of the nation’s health care system without violating his campaign promise not to raise taxes on the middle class. Details on health care legislation taking shape in CongressWASHINGTON — Health care legislation is taking shape in both the House and Senate. Details are still being negotiated and any final bill would have to meld proposals from both houses. A look at various proposals: Ex-smoker Obama confesses having occasional ciggies
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Obama, congressional Democrats pressing unified message on health careWASHINGTON — The White House scrambled Wednesday to get Democrats behind a unified message of affordability and choice on health legislation amid concerns that Republicans could scare the public with images of a health care system run by bureaucrats. |
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NEW YORK - US President Barack Obama has confessed that he constantly struggles giving up smoking and sometimes ‘messes up’ by giving into occasional cigarettes. The popular leader, who has been trying to kick the habit completely, made the revelation at a White House news conference in between talks on health care reform, a new energy policy and a halt to Iranian repression of dissent.
