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The Pitch Is History, Did He Make the Sale?
Last night's address to Congress was called a "make or break" moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it's one part of an ongoing process. We look at the speech, the immediate reaction and what might happen next. Also, Sarah Palin, death panels and Afghanistan.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenLast night's address to Congress was called a "make or break" moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it's one part of an ongoing process. We look at the speech, the immediate reaction and what might happen next. Also, Sarah Palin gets a swipe from the President and a boost from hawkish Republicans.
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3 storiesGovernment Issues Gloomy Report on Household Incomes
The Census Bureau today reported that 2.6 million people dropped below the poverty rate last year and that 1 million lost their employer-provided healthcare. But another figure may be ever more dramatic: household income in 2008 was $50,000, $2,000 less than it was in 1999.
Read the story7 minThe Pitch Is History, Did He Make the Sale?
President Obama told last night's joint session of Congress, the bickering and game playing should be over. " Now is the time to deliver on healthcare ." This morning, Republicans apologized for some heckling, but bipartisanship is still a distant dream, and Democrats remain divided.
Read the story35 minNeo-cons Hitch Their Wagon to Sarah Palin
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin wasn't mentioned by name, but President Obama made an obvious reference to her last night, using his address to Congress to denounce what he called false claims made by those who want to kill healthcare reform at any cost.
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