Thursday, November 5, 2009

Obama highlights AARP, AMA endorsements - Political Intelligence - Anational political and campaign blog from The Boston Globe - Boston.com

Obama highlights AARP, AMA endorsements - Political Intelligence - A
national political and campaign blog from The Boston Globe - Boston.com




"This is no small endorsement," he said of the AARP support, saying it should rebut criticism that the proposals would hurt seniors.

"We're thrilled they're standing with us," Obama, who plans to visit Capitol Hill on Friday in support of health reform, told reporters.

The AMA's backing is also important, he said, because "the doctors of America know what needs to be fixed with our health care system." (His full remarks are below.)

The AMA backed the Democratic bill, plus a companion bill that would shield doctors from cuts in Medicare reimbursements.


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