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	Members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Obama at the White House to discuss the unemployment rate and jobs proposals. Afterwards, CBC members spoke to reporters about the meeting. Washington, DC : 7 min.
CBC Remarks on White House Meeting

	Rep. Jason Altmire goes over the debate in Congress over health care. Rep. Altmire is a Blue Dog Democrat, and is undecided so far on how he'll vote on health care legislation. He's a former hospital official and voted against the earlier House bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on Nov. 7, saying it did not do enough to control costs. Washington, DC : 30 min.
Interview with Rep. Altmire Rep. Altmire's Website

	President Obama made remarks on health insurance reform from St. Charles High School in St. Louis. St. Louis, MO : 40 min.
Pres. Obama Health Care Remarks

	Health policy experts and health insurance leaders spoke at the America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) 2010 National Policy Forum. Experts discussed the state of health care reform and its implications for the nation. Washington, DC : 3 hr. 28 min.
AHIP Conference AHIP's National Policy Forum 2010

	Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates testified at a Senate Foreign Relations Cmte. hearing on global health issues. Bill Gates discussed the impact of his foundation on int'l health care and Bill Clinton talked about Haiti relief efforts and global health initiatives. Washington, DC : 2 hr. 15 min.
Hearing: From Earlier Obama Global Health Initiative The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation William J. Clinton Foundation

	Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) discussed the health care bill and it’s current situation. He also talked about the needs of people with pre-existing or chronic conditions and argues that they should be addressed by creating "high risk" pools that people can enter paying roughly the same rates as others.. Washington, DC
Rep. Shadegg Interview Rep. Shadegg Website

	A Senate Appropriations Subcmte. held a hearing with Food and Drug Administration Cmsr. Margaret Hamburg on the agency's proposed fiscal 2011 budget. Hamburg discussed several FDA initiatives such as food safety, patient protection, disease treatment and tobacco program priorities. Washington, DC : 1 hr. 10 min.
Senate Appropriations Hearing FDA website

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures, African-Americans & Hispanics are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia than their white counterparts. Alzheimer’s Association’s Maria Carrillo discussed the findings of the report, as well as what can be done to prevent the disease & how the proposed health care legislation would impact prevention & treatment.

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Maria Carrillo Interview

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2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures

	With the White House asking Congress to pass health care legislation quickly, Pres. Obama took his message to Glenside, PA. Recently he called on the House and Senate to schedule votes in the next few weeks. He repeated his call for Congress to take an up or down vote on health care legislation, and said again that “the time for talk is over.” Philadelphia, PA : 41 min.
Pres. Obama Address

	Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, White House Correspondent, discusses health care legislation and what the week ahead holds for the issue. Washington, DC : 8 min.
Program from Sunday, March 7 New York Times

	Rep. Dingell, Chairman Emeritus of the Energy & Commerce Cmte., goes over the health care debate as Congress continues to work towards a final piece of legislation. He also relates his work on the issue throughout the years. Washington, DC : 33 min.
Interview with Rep. Dingell Rep. Dingell's Website

	Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said President Obama spoke with health insurance executives about recent premium increases. The White House meeting comes as the President makes a final push for passing health care legislation. Following the meeting, Sec. Sebelius spoke to reporters. Washington, DC : 10 min.
Sec. Sebelius Remarks

	Education & Labor Committee Member Rep. Welch gives his thoughts on how health care legislation may move in Congress. Rep. Welch supports using reconciliation but also favors additional legislation, including a bill he and a coalition of 61 members introduced Wednesday)to negotiate drug prices for Medicare Part D participants. Washington, DC : 31 min.
Interview with Rep. Welch Rep. Welch's Website

	Sen. John Barrasso gives latest information on health care debate. Washington, DC : 29 min.
Interview with Sen. Barrasso Sen. Barrasso's Website

	Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said there will be a national referendum on health care legislation in 2010 if Democrats try to pass a bill. Those remarks came in response to President Obama, who called on Senate leaders to schedule a vote on the legislation. Washington, DC : 15 min.
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