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Critics of Obama have been waiting, with fangs drooling, for their moment to attack.  They see the health care battle as their opportunity, and they are gaining confidence.  Prepare to see more viscious attacks as this battle develops.

Anne in Portland

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In spite of the well established fact that our current health care situation in America is a disaster, voices representing the interests of the health insurance industry are doing their best to mislead and scare people out of meaningful reform.

Who stands to lose from real reform?  The health care industry.  A public option would force them to compete with health care plans that do not seek profit on the backs of sick people.

Anne in Portland

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