Obama urges students to own their education at Wakefield
President Obama spoke to Wakefield High School students and viewers nationwide urging pride and perseverance in learning. He described personal growth from overcoming difficulty, warned about online posts, and addressed controversy over a White House lesson plan and political optics.
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Fines proposed for lacking health insurance
Democrats in Congress push a plan to penalize individuals who do not buy health insurance with fines up to 3800 dollars. The move challenges President Obama’s strategy as support for a government run plan wanes and party divisions widen the path to health care reform. Senate Leader Harry Reid voices renewed energy for reforms after White House talks.
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