On Wednesday, September 9th, President Obama delivered a nationally televised speech before a joint session of Congress, discussing the current status of the health insurance industry, health care costs and health reform legislation. Additionally, the President announced his reform plan aimed at providing "more security and stability to those who have health insurance" and offering affordable choice to those without coverage.
Links to the text of the President’s speech, the Republican response, delivered by Rep. Charles Boustany (R - LA), and articles discussing the address are available below.
Text of President Obama’s speech
Text of Republican response
Wall Street Journal article
Washington Post article
New York Times article
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