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cschwab

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Obama's accomplishments
« on: November 06, 2010, 11:57:02 AM »
Ok, the mid-terms are over.  We've seen the backlash to what Obama has done - and hasn't done.  No time like the present to start a backlash to the backlash.  Let's see what Obama has done over the last two years, starting with health care:

Protected the more vulnerable of society:
"The bill expands SCHIP eligibility, enabling states to enroll an additional 4 million children." - who were previously insured!
http://themiddleclass.org/bill/children039s-health-insurance-program-reauthorization-act-2009

Stem cell research:
"President Barack Obama today ended restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, overturning a Bush administration policy that patients and medical researchers said hindered the development of new medical treatments."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/mar/09/obama-administration-stem-cell-funding

Health care reform:
"The (health insurance) plan provides coverage for 95% of all Americans
« Last Edit: November 06, 2010, 12:02:22 PM by cschwab »
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