Congress urged to act on health care reform choices for consumers
President Obama urged action on health care reform as Democrats push autumn campaigns. He defended bipartisanship while blasting Republican tactics, cited test programs to curb medical malpractice costs, and faced interjections from Rep. Joe Wilson and criticism from Rep. Charles Boustany on moving toward a bipartisan plan.
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Obama Health Care Disapproval Rises to Fifty-Two Percent
An Associated Press GfK poll shows 52 percent disapprove of President Obama's health care handling, with 42 percent approving. The survey, taken five days before his Congress address, reflects broad concern across parties about reform and the push to reshape the U.S. health system.
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Court signals limit on campaign spending may be rolled back
The Supreme Court signaled it may let businesses and unions spend freely to aid favored candidates ahead of next year's elections. A conservative majority questioned long held limits, while Justice Sotomayor pressed to keep spending restrictions, as the court weighs overturning parts of McCain Feingold and the 19 year old precedents on independent corporate and union expenditures.
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