President Obama's speech to Congress about health care
President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. At back are Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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President Barack Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, spelling out his positions on key issues in the health care reform debate.
The Republican response came from U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-La., who is also a heart surgeon.
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