Obama Health

Poll: Obama's Clout on Health Care Eroding But Still Trusted More Than Republicans

New York Times | ADAM NAGOURNEY and MEGAN THEE | Posted 08.29.2009 | Politics


President Obama's ability to shape the debate on health care appears to be eroding as opponents aggressively portray the effort as a government-takeov...

Sam Stein

PhRMA CEO Urges GOP To Work With Obama On Health Care, But Won't Compromise Himself

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


A key industry official in the health care debate praised the Obama administration on Tuesday for taking an "us"-oriented approach when it came to rev...

Obama Flips: Now Aiming For Universal Healthcare Coverage

The American Prospect | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics


I've now been able to confirm with multiple senior administration sources that the health care proposal in Obama's budget will have a mandate. Sort of...

How Fast Will The Presidency Age Obama?

US News and World Report | Emily Brandon | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living


When a new President takes the oath of office, he often exudes a youthful optimism. But Presidents tend to leave Washington visibly wearing the stress...

The Number: Why Obama Has A Better Chance At Universal Health Care Than Clinton

The American Prospect | Ezra Klein | Posted 01.19.2009 | Politics


Kennedy's office sent out a press release. The New York Times ran a story. The Wonk Room wrote up the findings. This is not how Congressional Budget O...

Sam Stein

Obama Denies Blagojevich Contact, Promises More Info (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics


In a press conference designed to focus on the appointment of Tom Daschle as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Barack Obama was besieged almost ...

Sam Stein

Health Care Group Holds Obama To Promises With Ad

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics


The push to pass the Obama agenda has begun, months before the president-elect even takes office. Health Care for America Now is out with a new adver...

How Healthy Are The Candidates?

Health.com | Posted 12.01.2008 | Living


On November 4, the health of the nation will fall upon the shoulders of a new president. During months of campaigning, the candidates have promoted th...

WSJ: Obama May Be Too Thin To Be President

Posted 08.09.2008 | Politics


The Wall Street Journal's Amy Chozick warns Barack Obama of another potentially elitist personal trait -- he's too thin: Speaking to donors at a San...

Obama Goes To Doctor For Sore Basketball Hip

AP | Posted 08.05.2008 | Politics


CHICAGO — Barack Obama, back in his home town after a tour of Afghanistan, the Middle East and Europe, saw a doctor at the University of Chicago...

Obama's Medical Records Released: He's In "Excellent Health"

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics


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