“President Barack Obama will tell the nation in a prime-time address precisely how he wants to expand health care, pitching a fresh argument — but, to liberal disappointment, no demand — for a government-run insurance option. “The president's going to speak clearly and directly to the American people about what's in this bill for them,” press secretary Robert Gibbs said Wednesday, hours before Obama appeared before a rare joint session of Congress and a live national television audience.” —— In one of the provisions “Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as divisions among Democrats undercut President Barack Obama's effort to regain traction on his health care overhaul.” The fast-moving developments put Obama in a box. As a candidate, he opposed fines to force individuals to buy health insurance, and he supported setting up a public insurance plan.
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Obama tries to build momentum for health overhaul
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The Arlington Independent School District, which passed on airing President Barack Obama's live classroom address, has announced that some students will be bussed off campus to hear a message from former President George W. Bush on Sept. 21
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School district refused Obama’s speech, but will bus children to see Bush speak
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It’s one thing to be an inspiration to your family and friends. On Tuesday morning, the story of Los Altos college freshman Andoni Schultz inspired a nation during President Obamas speech to students across the country.
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Speech Spotlights Los Altos Teen’s Remarkable Story (FOX 11 Reno)
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It’s one thing to be an inspiration to your family and friends. On Tuesday morning, the story of Los Altos college freshman Andoni Schultz inspired a nation during President Obamas speech to students across the country.
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Speech Spotlights Los Altos Teen’s Remarkable Story (KTVU 2 San Francisco)
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a speech that drew fire even before he delivered it, President Barack Obama is telling the nation’s schoolchildren he “expects great things from each of you.” “At the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world,” Obama said. “And none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities …
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Speech to be broadcast live today.
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Obama exhorts kids to pay attention in school (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
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