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Democrats are set to bring their health care reform bill to the floor of the House the end of the week. Republicans have their own bill ready to introduce about the same time.
It looks doubtful that the massive reform will move through Congress by the end of the year. Still, discussions are out of committee and set to come before the entire House. I'll be the first to admit, all I know about the 1017 pages is what I have heard and read in the media. For that reason, my husband and I plan to make the travel time commitment to attend this Forum in Abilene tomorrow night.
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is presenting the timely Kansas Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Visitors Center Auditorium on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Abilene is 152 miles or a little less than two hours west of Lawrence.
The forum will discuss the current three approaches in health care reform for deliberation.
Approach #1: Reduce the threat of financial ruin Approach #2: Restrain out-of-control costs Approach #3: Provide coverage as a right
Quoting from the Library web site:
"This is the second of three forums scheduled this year in collaboration with the Kettering Foundation and National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI). Kettering and NIFI have partnered with the Presidential Libraries network administered by the National Archives and Records Administration to discuss important public policy issues at forums hosted by each of the Presidential Libraries."
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Cappy (Anonymous) says…
One reason it's so big is Democrats caved in to republicans on every amendment they wanted in to dilute it's effect. And then the republicans won't vote for it.
5 November 2009
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Linda, are you still recovering from last night's trip or are you writing a new blog about it? I am anxious to hear your take on what you heard.
5 November 2009
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femail (Linda Hanney) says…
I do plan to write about the meeting, Ronda. Thanks for following up.
6 November 2009
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Terrific, Linda. I am looking forward to reading more about your take on this.