9/9/2009 Obama seeks to sharpen health plan message

peaceandlove · 09-03-2009, 05:49 AM

Obama seeks to sharpen health plan message
President to address joint session of Congress on Sept. 9

Associated Press
Wed., Sept . 2, 2009

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will deliver a major prime-time health care address to Congress next week, opening an urgent autumn push to gain control of the debate that has been slipping from his grasp under withering Republican-led attacks.

Scheduling of the speech next Wednesday night, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess, underscores the determination of the White House to confront critics of Obama's overhaul proposals and to buck up supporters who have been thrown on the defensive. Allies have been urging the president to be more specific about his plans and to take a greater role in the debate, and aides have signaled he will do that in the address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber.

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peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	9/9/2009 Obama seeks to sharpen health plan message Obama seeks to sharpen health plan message President to address joint session of Congress on Sept. 9 Associated Press Wed., Sept . 2, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will deliver a major prime-time health care address to Congress next week, opening an urgent autumn push to gain control of the debate that has been slipping from his grasp under withering Republican-led attacks. Scheduling of the speech next Wednesday night, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess, underscores the determination of the White House to confront critics of Obama's overhaul proposals and to buck up supporters who have been thrown on the defensive. Allies have been urging the president to be more specific about his plans and to take a greater role in the debate, and aides have signaled he will do that in the address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber. Continues: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32656900...h_care_reform/