Obama urges quick action on healthcare reform

President Barack Obama told Congress on Wednesday "the time for bickering is over" and called for quick action on a broad healthcare overhaul that would dramatically transform the U.S. health system and insurance market.

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Obama says to end bickering, pass healthcare reform Sep 09, 2009 8:46PM

President Barack Obama will tell Congress on Wednesday "the time for bickering is over" and call for quick action on a comprehensive healthcare overhaul that would dramatically transform the U.S. insurance market and health system. Read more

Health care reform's political risks and rewards Sep 09, 2009 5:49PM

President Barack Obama's drive to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system has created opportunities and risks for members of both political parties in the Democratic-led U.S. Congress. Read more

Obama looks to rejuvenate push for healthcare reform Sep 09, 2009 5:43PM

President Barack Obama prepared a high-stakes plea for healthcare reform on Wednesday as a key Senate Democrat said he was ready to end bipartisan negotiations and move ahead without Republican support. Read more

Obama to face nation in plea for healthcare reform Sep 09, 2009 4:02PM

U.S. President Barack Obama readied a high-stakes plea for healthcare reform on Wednesday, as a Senate Democrat leading bipartisan negotiations said he was ready to push ahead even without Republican support. Read more

Obama says "time to act" for healthcare reform Sep 08, 2009 12:24PM

U.S. President Barack Obama insisted on Monday "it's time to act" for healthcare reform as he geared up for a major address to Congress this week aimed at getting his top domestic policy priority back on track. Read more

Obama says "time to act" for healthcare reform Sep 07, 2009 7:01PM

Kennedy's death another chapter in healthcare saga Aug 26, 2009 9:16AM

Senator Edward Kennedy's death comes as a political struggle appears to be chipping away at the Democratic power-broker's vision for what he called "the cause of my life," providing affordable healthcare coverage to all Americans. Read more

Democrats may duck health care foes in Senate Aug 23, 2009 10:17PM

U.S. Democrats may sidestep Republican opposition to a sweeping healthcare overhaul by using Senate rules to pass some reform measures, a leading senator said on Sunday. Read more

Obama again tackles "myths" on healthcare reform Aug 22, 2009 10:11AM

President Barack Obama hammered away at "outrageous myths" about his healthcare reform plans on Saturday, seeking again to take control of a debate that has tarnished support for his top domestic policy goal. Read more