President Obama's Health Care Address

Below are links to President Obama's health care address delivered to Congress, and the Republican response. As you watch, consider some of the following questions:

• What are the main objectives of the plan put forward by President Obama?
• Did his speech answer questions you might have about health care reform? What questions would you want to ask President Obama?
• Did this address shape or change any views you had on the issue?
• How did the members of Congress react to this address?
• How/Does this issue affect you?

President Obama's Address

President Obama's Plan

Republican Response and Republican Plan

"Lies, damn lies and statistics." Who do we believe????

Interesting Sites w/ Healthcare Cost and Other Data:

Center for Disease Control: Health Insurance Coverage

Congressional Budget Office: Health

CBO Director's Blog

CBO Testimony 2007: Interesting charts and graphs

Interactive Graphic: How the Bills Stack Up

WP: Healthcare Reform 2009

Due Friday 9/18 (pm)