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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3200/atom_news" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3200/news" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2011-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/59072</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Death Panels: Will Politicians Really Kill Grandma?</title>
    <link href="http://newsjunkiepost.com/2011/01/03/death-panels-will-politicians-really-kill-grandma/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-02:/commentary/10316184</id>
    <updated>2011-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NEWS JUNKIE POST</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Please read HR 3200, Sec 1233 and see if this true. Sarah Palin then started a campaign of misinformation saying that the provisions called for an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsjunkiepost.com/2011/01/03/death-panels-will-politicians-really-kill-grandma/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/dec/30/lies-damn-lies-and-death-panels/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-29:/commentary/10267004</id>
    <updated>2010-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Specifically, the ex-governor of Alaska referred to the Advance Care Planning Consultation provision in the Affordable Care Act, Section 1233 of HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/dec/30/lies-damn-lies-and-death-panels/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Death knell for &amp;#39;death panel&amp;#39; debate?</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10363/1114121-473.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10254464</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Post Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The original health reform bill in the House (HR 3200) &amp;quot;envisioned a separate benefit with a separate fee for physicians that would cover just advance-care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10363/1114121-473.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/2010/12/27/bio-3235/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-26:/commentary/10226582</id>
    <updated>2010-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The infamous Section 1233 of HR 3200 would have federalized &#8220;voluntary&#8221; end-of-life &#8220;consultations,&#8221; and, in three states, had patients advised they could ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/2010/12/27/bio-3235/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/2010/12/05/bio-3226/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-04:/commentary/9968904</id>
    <updated>2010-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The infamous Section 1233 of HR 3200 would have federalized &#8220;voluntary&#8221; end-of-life &#8220;consultations,&#8221; and, in three states, had patients advised they could ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/2010/12/05/bio-3226/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/15/bio-3212/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-14:/commentary/9728500</id>
    <updated>2010-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision that President Obama refers to is Section 1233 of HR 3200, entitled &#8220;Advance Care Planning Consultation.&#8221; [2] With all due respect, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/15/bio-3212/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Juan Williams and the ObamaCare Death Panels</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/10/juan_williams_and_the_obamacar.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-25:/commentary/9490094</id>
    <updated>2010-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final version of the so-called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act did not include Sec.1233 of HR 3200, &amp;quot;Advanced Care Planning Consultation. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/10/juan_williams_and_the_obamacar.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two NJ HCR plaintiffs say Florida judge helped them</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/two-nj-hcr-plaintiffs-say-florida-judge-helped-them" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9378862</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Vinson then went through the entire history of two bills debated in the House (HR 3200 and HR 3962) and the Senate (S 1796). Those three bills said &amp;quot;tax. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/two-nj-hcr-plaintiffs-say-florida-judge-helped-them&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Abort Health Care Author John Dingell Trails In Democrat Stronghold</title>
    <link href="http://www.thebulletin.us/articles/2010/10/17/top_stories/doc4cbb4928df466923244834.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-16:/commentary/9366319</id>
    <updated>2010-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mr. Dingell, the Dean of the US House of Representatives, was the primary author of HR 3200, the first House draft of its version of health-care reform. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebulletin.us/articles/2010/10/17/top_stories/doc4cbb4928df466923244834.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SHOCK: Pro-Abort Health Care Author John Dingell Trails in Democrat Stronghold</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/oct/10101207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-11:/commentary/9360662</id>
    <updated>2010-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Dingell, the Dean of the US House of Representatives, was the primary author of HR 3200, the first House draft of its version of health care reform. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/oct/10101207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When a House bill is not a House bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/when-a-house-bill-is-not-a-house-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-05:/commentary/9296800</id>
    <updated>2010-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House also passed HR-3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, the first version of the health-care bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/when-a-house-bill-is-not-a-house-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Three NJ districts still in play</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/three-nj-districts-still-play" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-30:/commentary/9241050</id>
    <updated>2010-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He voted against the healthcare-reform bill in both its forms (the original HR 3200 and the reconfigured HR 3590), and earlier this week voted against the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/three-nj-districts-still-play&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is the Democratic Party capable of governing?</title>
    <link href="http://wildcat.arizona.edu/perspectives/is-the-democratic-party-capable-of-governing-1.1640647" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9164663</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Wildcat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As a result, HR 3200 became widely unpopular. Rather than dispelling these lies, which had whipped the electorate into an anti-health reform frenzy, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildcat.arizona.edu/perspectives/is-the-democratic-party-capable-of-governing-1.1640647&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republican Legislative Reform: Superfluous At Best</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/9/20/2449/-Republican-Legislative-Reform:-Superfluous-At-Best" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9157538</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
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 ... the Committee must include a statement citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the law proposed by HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/9/20/2449/-Republican-Legislative-Reform:-Superfluous-At-Best&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shared values?</title>
    <link href="http://www.ahwatukee.com/opinion/article_9904fe44-b155-11df-b0e7-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-26:/commentary/8996441</id>
    <updated>2010-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ahwatukee Foothills News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If memory serves, the original HR 3200 bill was somewhere around 2100 pages long - I digress. President Obama&amp;#39;s words fall far from his actions. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ahwatukee.com/opinion/article_9904fe44-b155-11df-b0e7-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats plug vulnerable members&amp;#39; small-business records</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/116027-democrats-plug-vulnerable-members-small-business-records" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-26:/commentary/8996440</id>
    <updated>2010-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3200) o Rep. Titus will host her second small business workshop on August 31, 2010 in order help provide local small businesses with the tools they need ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/116027-democrats-plug-vulnerable-members-small-business-records&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>YOUR VIEW: Letter doesn&amp;#39;t explain health reform cost claim</title>
    <link href="http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/08/your_view_letter_doesnt_explai.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-11:/commentary/8923990</id>
    <updated>2010-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A Monday letter writer insinuates that HR 3200 (the health care reform bill) will come at a cost to &amp;quot;the rest of Americans,&amp;quot; but doesn&amp;#39;t explain that cost ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/08/your_view_letter_doesnt_explai.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Right-wing propaganda revisited: A reply to readers</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postpartisan/2010/07/right-wing_propaganda_revisite.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797768</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Consider this sentence -- not atypical of how the matter was treated in other outlets -- from the ABC News website in August, 2009: &#8220;The House bill, HR 3200 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postpartisan/2010/07/right-wing_propaganda_revisite.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Modifying Social Security as a means of deficit reduction</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-6478-NY-Page-One-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Modifying-Social-Security-as-a-means-of-deficit-reduction" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8781211</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Note: The death panel notion is referring to Section 1233 of HR 3200, which is titled &#8220;Advance Care Planning Consultation.&#8221; it &amp;quot;would require Medicare to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-6478-NY-Page-One-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Modifying-Social-Security-as-a-means-of-deficit-reduction&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DEATH PANELS AND THE RIGHT TO DIE</title>
    <link href="http://www.naplesnews.com/blogs/social-critic/2010/jul/20/death/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-19:/commentary/8797769</id>
    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Naples Daily News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Eddie Filer Conservatives, such as Sarah Palin, have said that the Democratic proposal section 1233 of HR 3200 of health care reform, would include death ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naplesnews.com/blogs/social-critic/2010/jul/20/death/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research and Markets: The U.S. Healthcare Reform: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100712005758/en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8692594</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).      Bills and Laws: H.R.3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act; H.R.3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S.1679, Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796, Americas Healthy Future Act of&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100712005758/en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research and Markets: The U.S. Healthcare Reform: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/ushcb_research-and-markets-the-u-s-healthcare-reform-impact-on-the-pharmaceutical-industry-1033839.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8690336</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). - Bills and Laws: H.R.3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act; H.R.3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S.1679, Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796, Americas Healthy Future Act of 20&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/ushcb_research-and-markets-the-u-s-healthcare-reform-impact-on-the-pharmaceutical-industry-1033839.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IN THE MATTER OF THE TITLE, BALLOT TITLE AND SUBMISSION CLAUSE FOR 2009-2010 #45</title>
    <link href="http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=incoco20100621070" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8547836</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leagle.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 See America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, HR 3200, 111th Cong. (2009-10) (proposed federal health care reform bill); Affordable Health Choices ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=incoco20100621070&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ncpa.org/pub/ba710" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8547835</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Center for Policy Analysis</name>
    </author>
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 Congress promised a long-term fix of physicians&amp;#39; fees in the first iteration of the health reform law, HR 3200. One of the key problems with HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ncpa.org/pub/ba710&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conservatives and the &amp;#39;Doc Fix&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZmE0ZmIxNGIxOGNkMjdkY2QxODc1YWY2OTMyMDg0Njk=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8520072</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 The CBO report stated that &amp;quot;enacting HR 3200 would result in a net increase in the federal budget deficit of $239 billion over the 2010-2019 period. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZmE0ZmIxNGIxOGNkMjdkY2QxODc1YWY2OTMyMDg0Njk=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20100616222349nnnn.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8511433</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
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 HR 3200 uses the words &amp;quot;penalty&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;penalties,&amp;quot; 312 times, by my count. Eventually, the congress will catch up, and if Democrats are still in charge by the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20100616222349nnnn.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Critical Condition</title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalreview.com/critical-condition/204115/will-congress-fix-medicare-doc-fix-june-15/john-r-graham" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8500096</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online</name>
    </author>
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 Congress promised a long-term &#8220;fix&#8221; of physicians&amp;#39; fees in the first iteration of Obamacare, HR 3200. One of the key problems with HR 3200 was that the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalreview.com/critical-condition/204115/will-congress-fix-medicare-doc-fix-june-15/john-r-graham&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Need For Intelligent, Honest Debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.shawangunkjournal.com/2010/06/03/news/1006039.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8422768</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shawangunk Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Their charges of Obama&amp;#39;s Health Care reform giving benefits to illegal aliens when there are two distinct passages in HR 3200 (the House bill passed on to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shawangunkjournal.com/2010/06/03/news/1006039.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to Think About &amp;#39;Retconning&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://agenda.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTdlMzEzZGI1YmI3MTY5ODhhMWE3NWYxYWQ0MTI2NmY=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202780</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Palin clarified that she was referring Section 1233 of HR 3200, entitled &#8220;Advance Care Planning Consultation.&#8221; But that section had nothing to do with death ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agenda.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTdlMzEzZGI1YmI3MTY5ODhhMWE3NWYxYWQ0MTI2NmY=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Addition and Subtraction</title>
    <link href="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NDZkYTg0OGQ2NzZjN2UzYTQyYzcxZDdjY2ZhMzVmODA=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202779</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CBO report stated that &amp;quot;enacting HR 3200 would result in a net increase in the federal budget deficit of $239 billion over the 2010-2019 period. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NDZkYTg0OGQ2NzZjN2UzYTQyYzcxZDdjY2ZhMzVmODA=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Retconning, death panels, and bailouts</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/04/retconning_death_panels_and_ba.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8202778</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Palin clarified that she was referring Section 1233 of HR 3200, entitled &#8220;Advance Care Planning Consultation.&#8221; But that section had nothing to do with death ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/04/retconning_death_panels_and_ba.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fact Check: More health care malarkey</title>
    <link href="http://record-eagle.com/opinion/x1270808995/Fact-Check-More-health-care-malarkey" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8202781</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Traverse City Record Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This claim stems from a wild misinterpretation of a provision in the original House leadership&amp;#39;s bill (HR 3200) that did not require implantation of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://record-eagle.com/opinion/x1270808995/Fact-Check-More-health-care-malarkey&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barrow still throws in with Democrats</title>
    <link href="http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/letters/2010-04-20/barrow-still-throws-democrats?v=1271715433" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139235</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In light of this and other statements he has given as his reasons for not supporting HR 3200, will he now pledge to vote to repeal Obamacare? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/letters/2010-04-20/barrow-still-throws-democrats?v=1271715433&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. House passes tax bill with anti-treaty-shopping provision</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f817ad9d-b7aa-4845-9f8d-9d7eb0b3b1bf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8120801</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Charles Rangel (D-NY) introduced the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200). HR 3200 proposed to limit tax treaty benefits with respect ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f817ad9d-b7aa-4845-9f8d-9d7eb0b3b1bf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In veto message, Crist compares passage of SB 6 to health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/apr/16/charlie-crist/SB6-Crist-veto-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116477</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PolitiFact</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives filed its original version of the health care bill, HR 3200, on July 14, 2009, and a second version, HR 3962, on Oct. 29, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/apr/16/charlie-crist/SB6-Crist-veto-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Orange to Blue: Manan Trivedi, PA-06</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/4/15/857235/-Orange-to-Blue:-Manan-Trivedi,-PA-06" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109565</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health insurance option, offered by the federal government and tied to Medicare reimbursement rates plus 5% (HR 3200 &#167; 223, as introduced in the House)? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/4/15/857235/-Orange-to-Blue:-Manan-Trivedi,-PA-06&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysis: While not explicit, law opens door to future possibility</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=140545" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095172</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Reports that are circulating commonly cite a reference in HR 3200 to a &amp;quot;National Medical Device Registry&amp;quot; that involves a &amp;quot;class II device that is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=140545&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Clearing the Fog</title>
    <link href="http://www.voiceofarizona.com/Clearing_the_Fog-5031-4-42735.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8062471</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Voice of Arizona</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Let us clear the fog of ignorance of and settle the dust of arrogance that surrounded the extended debate and concentrate on what bill HR 3200 actually does ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voiceofarizona.com/Clearing_the_Fog-5031-4-42735.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SCHOOL VOUCHER ADVOCATE, JOSEPH HAYON, RUNNING FOR CONGRESS</title>
    <link href="http://www.communitym.com/article.asp?article_id=100778&amp;amp;article_type=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8052054</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Community Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... taxpayer-funded abortion and to allowing a governmental committee to decide what treatments and benefits participants would receive (HR 3200, page 30, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.communitym.com/article.asp?article_id=100778&amp;amp;article_type=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Orange to Blue: Call for Nominations</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/4/5/853914/-Orange-to-Blue:-Call-for-Nominations" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8040458</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 a) A public health insurance option, offered by the federal government and tied to Medicare reimbursement rates plus 5% (HR 3200 &#167; 223, as introduced in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/4/5/853914/-Orange-to-Blue:-Call-for-Nominations&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Microchipping To Begin In 36 Months Under New Health Bill</title>
    <link href="http://beforeitsnews.com/news/29791/Microchipping_To_Begin_In_36_Months_Under_New_Health_Bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021655</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new Health Care Bill, HR 3200, just passed by Congress has within it the requirement that all people thereunder shall be microchiped. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beforeitsnews.com/news/29791/Microchipping_To_Begin_In_36_Months_Under_New_Health_Bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does Obamacare really require implanted microchips?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11781-Carroll-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d2-Does-Obamacare-really-require-implanted-microchips" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021654</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some of the claims on the internet also reference a medical device registry found in HR 3200, &#8220;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-11781-Carroll-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d2-Does-Obamacare-really-require-implanted-microchips&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_medicare.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8026279</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rexburg Standard Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 REXBURG - It&amp;#39;s been a week since President Barack Obama signed the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choice Act (HR 3200) into law. The president is calling the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_medicare.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032605600.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8021725</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rexburg Standard Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 REXBURG - It&amp;#39;s been a week since President Barack Obama signed the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choice Act (HR 3200) into law. The president is calling the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032605600.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S3L620100329" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8021656</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rexburg Standard Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 REXBURG - It&amp;#39;s been a week since President Barack Obama signed the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choice Act (HR 3200) into law. The president is calling the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S3L620100329&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What do you think of health care reform law?</title>
    <link href="http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/article_93d20f62-3bbb-11df-b868-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994486</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rexburg Standard Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 REXBURG - It&amp;#39;s been a week since President Barack Obama signed the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choice Act (HR 3200) into law. The president is calling the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/article_93d20f62-3bbb-11df-b868-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tea Party Coalition launches website to &amp;#39;Fire the 219&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-41774-NY-Tea-Party-Examiner~y2010m3d28-Tea-Party-Coalition-launches-website-to-Fire-the-219" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7994489</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... tea party heavyweights launched a new website solely dedicated to ousting the 219 Democratic House members who voted yes for HR 3200 on March 21, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-41774-NY-Tea-Party-Examiner~y2010m3d28-Tea-Party-Coalition-launches-website-to-Fire-the-219&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hospital administrators praise health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://communitynewspapergroup.com/articles/2010/03/23/waverly_newspapers/news/doc4ba8ccc67e525741585071.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7994493</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cedar Valley Daily Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thirty&#226;&#8364;&#8220;four Democrats and all 178 Republicans voted in opposition of the $875 billion bill, HR 3200, which will be signed into law today. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://communitynewspapergroup.com/articles/2010/03/23/waverly_newspapers/news/doc4ba8ccc67e525741585071.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Paul Ryan will push &amp;#39;repeal and replace&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34866.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7994491</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As a frame of reference, HR 3200, the initial legislative attempt at obama- care (the one that was supposed to be passed before the Summer 2009 recess) was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34866.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to REPEAL HR 3200: Varchild&amp;#39;s Tea Party Master Plan</title>
    <link href="http://caps.fool.com/Blogs/ViewPost.aspx?bpid=358273&amp;amp;t=01002599558224611742" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7994487</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Motley Fool (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Step 1) Write and save a letter/e-mail that asks your representative, or senator to repeal HR 3200. Step 2) Send the letter to your congressman, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://caps.fool.com/Blogs/ViewPost.aspx?bpid=358273&amp;amp;t=01002599558224611742&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>World Mourns As Communist Darkness Falls Upon America</title>
    <link href="http://beforeitsnews.com/news/26818/World_Mourns_As_Communist_Darkness_Falls_Upon_America.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994497</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... named HR 3200-Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 and described by one Kremlin legal expert as having&#226;&#8364;&#339;nothing at all to do with health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beforeitsnews.com/news/26818/World_Mourns_As_Communist_Darkness_Falls_Upon_America.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive: Death to America</title>
    <link href="http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.5795/pub_detail.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994496</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A substantial portion of HR 3200, the House health care bill, is devoted to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to give the IRS the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.5795/pub_detail.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program releases new analysis of Patient ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100322/Hirsh-Health-Law-and-Policy-Program-releases-new-analysis-of-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994492</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the taxonomy has been used to analyze the House Tri-Committee Bill, The America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200); the Healthy Americans Act (S. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100322/Hirsh-Health-Law-and-Policy-Program-releases-new-analysis-of-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Closing Arguments: Health Care and History</title>
    <link href="http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2010/03/21/closing-arguments/?xid=rss-topstories" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7994488</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Page 22 of HR 3200 mandates that the federal government will audit the books of all employers that self insure. 2. Page 30, Sec 123 of HR 3200 states that a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2010/03/21/closing-arguments/?xid=rss-topstories&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rep-john-boehner-this-health-care-bill-will-ruin-our-country/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7959979</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Page 22 of HR 3200 mandates that the federal government will audit the books of all employers that self insure. 2. Page 30, Sec 123 of HR 3200 states that a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rep-john-boehner-this-health-care-bill-will-ruin-our-country/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This bill is about government controlling us</title>
    <link href="http://times-news.com/opinion/x282175854/This-bill-is-about-government-controlling-us" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7994494</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cumberland Times-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 John Conyers (MI) mocked those who wanted him to read HR 3200 before voting for it. &#8220;I love these members that get up and say, &amp;#39;Read the bill! ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://times-news.com/opinion/x282175854/This-bill-is-about-government-controlling-us&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Has Health Care Reform Jumped the Shark?</title>
    <link href="http://www.13wham.com/content/blogs/story/Has-Health-Care-Reform-Jumped-the-Shark/_cUbReMgGkaYh6NoQ14qMA.cspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7994498</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>13WHAM-TV (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Getting through HR-3200 involved reading not just the 1017 pages contained in the bill but also the 10000 pages of existing legislation it refers to. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.13wham.com/content/blogs/story/Has-Health-Care-Reform-Jumped-the-Shark/_cUbReMgGkaYh6NoQ14qMA.cspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/14/AR2010031401388.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7858207</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center For American Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A copy of the America Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, HR 3200, sits on the desk of Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) after the markup on the health care bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/14/AR2010031401388.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/03/cost_containment_key.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7858182</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center For American Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A copy of the America Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, HR 3200, sits on the desk of Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) after the markup on the health care bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/03/cost_containment_key.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Carol Perry: The health care bill and financial planning</title>
    <link href="http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100314/BUSINESS/100319867/1005&amp;amp;parentprofile=1058" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-13:/commentary/7994495</id>
    <updated>2010-03-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nevada Appeal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... working (or not working) and would like to hear from you, the readers about whether the current bill (HR 3200) will hurt or help people like me or you. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100314/BUSINESS/100319867/1005&amp;amp;parentprofile=1058&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Did the House just release its reconciliation package?</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/did_the_house_just_release_its.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-13:/commentary/7994490</id>
    <updated>2010-03-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If you look at it, it&amp;#39;s not the old HR 3200--although that&amp;#39;s partly what it is. The rest is garbage. On the whole, I think I&amp;#39;d much rather watch sausage get ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/did_the_house_just_release_its.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article113804.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-23:/commentary/7691764</id>
    <updated>2010-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsweek (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here&amp;#39;s a snippet from Boehner&amp;#39;s letter to the White House: During the House floor debate on HR 3200, I individually questioned each of the Democratic ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article113804.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/failure-of-us-health-summit-satisfies-both-sides/article1481347/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-23:/commentary/7690863</id>
    <updated>2010-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsweek (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here&amp;#39;s a snippet from Boehner&amp;#39;s letter to the White House: During the House floor debate on HR 3200, I individually questioned each of the Democratic ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/failure-of-us-health-summit-satisfies-both-sides/article1481347/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="javascript:void(0);" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7461896</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Livingston Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mike Rogers gave about the HR 3200 health-care bill in Congress. Now, let me tell you what he didn&amp;#39;t say. This health-care bill contains 95 percent of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:void(0);&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-27-sotu-transcript_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7451439</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ModernHealthcare.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As these six groups were meeting at the White House last spring, &#8220;this very committee was marking up HR 3200,&#8221; the House&amp;#39;s comprehensive health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-27-sotu-transcript_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/obamas-ambition-to-double-exports/article1448438/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7439455</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ModernHealthcare.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As these six groups were meeting at the White House last spring, &#8220;this very committee was marking up HR 3200,&#8221; the House&amp;#39;s comprehensive health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/obamas-ambition-to-double-exports/article1448438/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/jan/28/barack-obama-state-union" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7431983</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ModernHealthcare.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As these six groups were meeting at the White House last spring, &#8220;this very committee was marking up HR 3200,&#8221; the House&amp;#39;s comprehensive health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/jan/28/barack-obama-state-union&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/29/obama-small-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7426992</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ModernHealthcare.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As these six groups were meeting at the White House last spring, &#8220;this very committee was marking up HR 3200,&#8221; the House&amp;#39;s comprehensive health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/29/obama-small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7095921/State-of-the-Union-Obamas-poetic-words-not-enough-to-rescue-presidency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7417079</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ModernHealthcare.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As these six groups were meeting at the White House last spring, &#8220;this very committee was marking up HR 3200,&#8221; the House&amp;#39;s comprehensive health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7095921/State-of-the-Union-Obamas-poetic-words-not-enough-to-rescue-presidency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MAIL BAG ...LETTERS FROM READERS</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/letters/MAIL_BAG__ensp_LETTERS_FROM_READERS_01-26-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7380513</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilkes Barre Times-Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The original bill, HR 3200, was a very good bill. I was one of the people who read and listened to it for 15 hours on Courthouse Square in Scranton. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/letters/MAIL_BAG__ensp_LETTERS_FROM_READERS_01-26-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1711743.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7417078</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Next, you dust off HR 3200. Remember that one? Not HR 3692. That was the bill the House ended up passing. But HR 3200 was actually the omnibus bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1711743.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010911018_health28.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7405412</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Next, you dust off HR 3200. Remember that one? Not HR 3692. That was the bill the House ended up passing. But HR 3200 was actually the omnibus bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010911018_health28.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/24/2010-01-24_health_reforms_turn_for_the_worse_may_cost_ny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7394501</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Next, you dust off HR 3200. Remember that one? Not HR 3692. That was the bill the House ended up passing. But HR 3200 was actually the omnibus bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/24/2010-01-24_health_reforms_turn_for_the_worse_may_cost_ny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EMS Magazine Challenges Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on Life and Death ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/ems-magazine-challenges-healthcare-reform,1135310.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380514</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 EMS Magazine&amp;#39;s John Erich was one of the first to examine the initial HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, and how various provisions in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/ems-magazine-challenges-healthcare-reform,1135310.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What was Wallace smoking before Gibbs and he talked?</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/19355" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380512</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Let me explain to FNS for the Americans people&#8230;.we read HR 3200 and revolted! We do not want Obama&amp;#39;s socialist-marxist-government-run/owned health care! ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/19355&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Documents and Publications</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=155067&amp;amp;type=newswires" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380511</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 When HR 3200 was introduced in the House last summer, I said that it had significant flaws, including the facts that it cost too much, added to the deficit, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=155067&amp;amp;type=newswires&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can the reconciliation sidecar move quickly?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/1/25/830100/-Can-the-reconciliation-sidecar-move-quickly" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380510</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Next, you dust off HR 3200. Remember that one? Not HR 3692. That was the bill the House ended up passing. But HR 3200 was actually the omnibus bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/1/25/830100/-Can-the-reconciliation-sidecar-move-quickly&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Too much hot air coming out of DC</title>
    <link href="http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b3e5237de325316e" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348145</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sand Mountain Reporter</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The voluminous size, as well as the amount of rhetoric, coming forth from both houses of Congress on HR 3200 &#8211; America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b3e5237de325316e&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On the earthquake: A swift response ...</title>
    <link href="http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/01/on-the-earthqua.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314001</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dallas Morning News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In response to Aten&amp;#39;s suggestion that we forego criticizing government during the Haiti crisis, I believe anyone who reads HR 3200 will realize that we have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/01/on-the-earthqua.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Garnering Support for Advance Care Planning</title>
    <link href="http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/3/269" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314000</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As originally presented in America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act HR 3200, section 1233 entitled Advance Care Planning Consultation described reimbursement ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/3/269&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Death Plan: Americans forced to pay for ObamaBribes</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/zieve/100118" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7451441</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Pelosi DeFarge twisted arms and came close to breaking legs in order to pass the House of Representative&amp;#39;s version of this beastly bill (HR 3200). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/zieve/100118&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Delta Dental of Colorado and MDE Form Strategic Partnership</title>
    <link href="http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/news-display/140131718.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7451440</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dentistry IQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representative HR 3200 and the Senate Finance Committee bill include provisions for real-time processing, including eligibility verification, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/news-display/140131718.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Delta Dental of Colorado and MDE Form Strategic Partnership</title>
    <link href="http://au.sys-con.com/node/1250467" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7300476</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representative HR 3200 and the Senate Finance Committee bill include provisions for real-time processing, including eligibility verification, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://au.sys-con.com/node/1250467&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Death Plan: Americans Forced to pay for ObamaBribes</title>
    <link href="http://www.webcommentary.com/php/ShowArticle.php?id=zieves&amp;amp;date=100118" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7300475</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEBCommentary</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Pelosi DeFarge twisted arms and came close to breaking legs in order to pass the House of Representative&amp;#39;s version of this beastly bill (HR 3200). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webcommentary.com/php/ShowArticle.php?id=zieves&amp;amp;date=100118&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No free lunch</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2010/01/13/r_n6wr35xqt3ytloiz7zaoba/index.xml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7285468</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It&amp;#39;s health care reform bills HR3200 and S.1796 HR 3200 became grist for late-night comics mocking who had read or not read it. Some legislators even seemed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2010/01/13/r_n6wr35xqt3ytloiz7zaoba/index.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100114" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7285469</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100114&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/13/obama_congressional_democrats_meeting_on_health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7285451</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/13/obama_congressional_democrats_meeting_on_health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/politics/main6099308.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7275213</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/politics/main6099308.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/15/tentative_tax_deal_marks_health_care_breakthrough/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7260372</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/15/tentative_tax_deal_marks_health_care_breakthrough/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/filibuster_gone_rogue_a_senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7232293</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/filibuster_gone_rogue_a_senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ALG calls for &amp;quot;real transparency&amp;quot; in health bill provisions</title>
    <link href="http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3965:alg-calls-for-qreal-transparencyq-in-health-bill-provisions&amp;amp;catid=19:guest-opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228620</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Review Messenger</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Wilson said the eight versions of what he dubbed &amp;quot;ObamaCare&amp;quot; were: 1-3) three House committee versions; 4) HR 3200, the House passed version of &amp;quot;public ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3965:alg-calls-for-qreal-transparencyq-in-health-bill-provisions&amp;amp;catid=19:guest-opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform &#8212; what&amp;#39;s in it for you?</title>
    <link href="http://www.tctimes.com/articles/2010/01/11/news/doc4b47a443cbea1680330748.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228619</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tctimes.com/articles/2010/01/11/news/doc4b47a443cbea1680330748.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503806.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7215854</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The FACTS in this video on bill HR 3200 still hold true in comparison to the House and Senate bills which have been passed, unfortunately. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503806.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/advocacy-groups-protest-wellness-provision-senate-health-care/story?id=9516706" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7213771</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The FACTS in this video on bill HR 3200 still hold true in comparison to the House and Senate bills which have been passed, unfortunately. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/advocacy-groups-protest-wellness-provision-senate-health-care/story?id=9516706&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1667826.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7213750</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The FACTS in this video on bill HR 3200 still hold true in comparison to the House and Senate bills which have been passed, unfortunately. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1667826.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7213730</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The FACTS in this video on bill HR 3200 still hold true in comparison to the House and Senate bills which have been passed, unfortunately. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/house-democrats-target-changes-in-senate-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7210309</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The FACTS in this video on bill HR 3200 still hold true in comparison to the House and Senate bills which have been passed, unfortunately. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/house-democrats-target-changes-in-senate-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Know the TRUTH about the Government Health Care Bill HR3200 - Key Points</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18782" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7207656</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The FACTS in this video on bill HR 3200 still hold true in comparison to the House and Senate bills which have been passed, unfortunately. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18782&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate jobs bill on tap after health care</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=1696226b8a7c7b797b2f3c5048d18707" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7477784</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...debt was spiraling out of control. What was the $787 BILLION for? Know the TRUTH about the Government Health Care Bill H.R.3200 - Key Points We encourage users to analyze, comment on and even challenge washingtonpost.com's articles, blogs, reviews and m&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.phdo?i=1696226b8a7c7b797b2f3c5048d18707&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>View From Lodi, CA Pittsburgh, PA: Reconciled Or Not, Health Care Will Play A ...</title>
    <link href="http://vdare.com/guzzardi/100108_vfl.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201189</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VDARE.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Back in November the House could only squeak out the narrowest 220-215 margin in favor of HR 3200. That bodes poorly for the upcoming reconciliation effort. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vdare.com/guzzardi/100108_vfl.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO: The Political Budget Office</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=35065" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7150798</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Remarkably, the estimate will be the sixteenth score since the original legislation, HR 3200, was introduced in the summer. At perhaps no time in history ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=35065&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CEFs Week of 12/31/09: What a Great Year!</title>
    <link href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/180583-cefs-week-of-12-31-09-what-a-great-year" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-01:/commentary/7134352</id>
    <updated>2010-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seeking Alpha (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At this point it&amp;#39;s hard to determine who the winners and losers are with regard to HR 3200. For those investors looking at this trend, there are three other ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seekingalpha.com/article/180583-cefs-week-of-12-31-09-what-a-great-year&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Top-10-health-care-reform-stories-of-2009--5--McCaughey-and-Palin-spread-the-death-panel-myth" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7096151</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 McCaughey was a politician and commentator from New York who published a piece alleging that page 425 of HR 3200 (the House version of health care reform at ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Top-10-health-care-reform-stories-of-2009--5--McCaughey-and-Palin-spread-the-death-panel-myth&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Health Care Bill Becomes Up To 38% More Understandable</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3387654.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7089176</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) December 29, 2009 -- Comprehending the over 2000 pages contained within HR 3200, the House Bill that the recently passed Senate Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3387654.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://websphere.sys-con.com/node/1246076" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7260373</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Robertson is wrong again on what HR 3200 said about end-of-life counseling. She claims the bill &amp;quot;merely called for Medicare to pay for voluntary counseling ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://websphere.sys-con.com/node/1246076&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Big Whoppers of 2009 from FactCheck.org</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/big-whoppers-of-2009-from-factcheckorg-80169347.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7073030</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Robertson is wrong again on what HR 3200 said about end-of-life counseling. She claims the bill &amp;quot;merely called for Medicare to pay for voluntary counseling ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/big-whoppers-of-2009-from-factcheckorg-80169347.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NY&amp;#39;s senators vote in favor of health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20091224/NEWS01/91224008/1002/NEWS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7176423</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester Democrat and Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed its version, HR 3200, or America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, in November. When Congress reconvenes in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20091224/NEWS01/91224008/1002/NEWS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/21/2009-12-21_gov_david_paterson_health_care_reform_bill_punishes_new_york.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7119248</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed its version, HR 3200, or America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, in November. When Congress reconvenes in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/21/2009-12-21_gov_david_paterson_health_care_reform_bill_punishes_new_york.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Whoppers of 2009 - from FactCheck.org</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962314" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053194</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;Twenty-six Lies About HR 3200,&amp;quot; Aug. 28 The more colorful claims about health care may have come from the right, but the left made false and misleading ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962314&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NY&amp;#39;s senators vote in favor of health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200991224008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053193</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed its version, HR 3200, or America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, in November. When Congress reconvenes in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200991224008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Parker Griffith: Our MDP (Most Despicable Politician)</title>
    <link href="http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/20539" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7304159</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hefting HR 3200 in the air, he emphasized its dimensions. He openly advocated removing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Minimizing climate change, he drew ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/20539&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Las vulnerabilidades del presidente Obama</title>
    <link href="http://www.rebelion.org/noticia.php?id=97513" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7028617</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rebeli&amp;oacute;n</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y as&#237; consta en una de las propuestas de ley, aprobada por el Partido Dem&#243;crata en la C&#225;mara Baja del Congreso (HR 3200, section 1233). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rebelion.org/noticia.php?id=97513&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Parker Griffith&amp;#39;s Christmas Present To Alabama Democrats</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-osborne/parker-griffiths-christma_b_401412.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7028612</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hefting HR 3200 in the air, he emphasized its dimensions. He openly advocated removing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Minimizing climate change, he drew ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-osborne/parker-griffiths-christma_b_401412.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1645225.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7092251</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hefting HR 3200 in the air, he emphasized its dimensions. He openly advocated removing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Minimizing climate change, he drew ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1645225.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Grijalva dragging feet on land swap</title>
    <link href="http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2009/12/23/20091223wedlets234.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028614</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Republic</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This from a man who voted for HR 3200, and supports the Obama health-care reform. The land swap has been in the works for four years. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2009/12/23/20091223wedlets234.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028613</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Allentown Morning Call</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the Affordable Health Care Choices Act is a provision titled HR 3200 which would provide coverage under Medicare for people to talk to their doctor about ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Deborah Moyer -- Reform not about &amp;#39;death panels</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-yv_moyer1125.7098792dec22,0,573785.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7018201</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Allentown Morning Call</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I n the Affordable Health Care Choices Act is a provision titled HR 3200 which would provide coverage under Medicare for people to talk to their doctor ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-yv_moyer1125.7098792dec22,0,573785.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>State reps.: Tennessee should prepare to sue over health reform costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2009/12/21/daily7.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7069762</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bizjournals.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;This letter is to formally request that you prepare to take the appropriate legal action against the federal government in the event HR 3200 (the health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2009/12/21/daily7.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislators Ask Attorney General To Seek Protection From Healthcare Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_165401.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018144</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chattanoogan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... appropriate legal action against the federal government in the event HR 3200, the controversial federal healthcare reform legislation, passes into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_165401.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Be wary of Cal Thomas mistakes</title>
    <link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_be_wary_of_cal_thomas_mistakes/48989/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018143</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside NoVA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Dr. Fraser actually writes about HR 3200 rather than HR 3692, which was passed Nov. 7, though this is not stated in the column. (Note that the Dec. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_be_wary_of_cal_thomas_mistakes/48989/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200 Language anything but Plain</title>
    <link href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20091221/LETTERS/912219924/1107/OPINION?Title=HR-3200-Language-anything-but-Plain" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018142</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>StarNewsOnline.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As to the Health Care bill, I determined to find it on the internet and read some of it. It is only (according to my computer) 1017 pages long so I knew ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20091221/LETTERS/912219924/1107/OPINION?Title=HR-3200-Language-anything-but-Plain&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Las vulnerabilidades del presidente Obama</title>
    <link href="http://www.elplural.com/opinion/detail.php?id=41533" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000658</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>elplural.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y as&#237; consta en una de las propuestas de ley, aprobada por el Partido Dem&#243;crata en la C&#225;mara Baja del Congreso (HR 3200, section 1233). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elplural.com/opinion/detail.php?id=41533&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Media Parade as ObamaCare Hangs in the Balance - Special Report</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18096" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/7119209</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A substantial portion of HR 3200, the House health care bill, is devoted to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to give the IRS the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18096&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6978144</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All summer, at Town Halls and Tea Parties across the country, the public focused on HR 3200 that Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) introduced in July but had ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/21/2777851.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7004374</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All summer, at Town Halls and Tea Parties across the country, the public focused on HR 3200 that Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) introduced in July but had ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/21/2777851.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7000685</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In late summer, the AMA and APA boards had endorsed HR 3200, an earlier, similar version of the bill.) One last-minute resolution introduced at the AMA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/20/us-healthcare-bill-obama-democrats" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7000657</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All summer, at Town Halls and Tea Parties across the country, the public focused on HR 3200 that Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) introduced in July but had ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/20/us-healthcare-bill-obama-democrats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Media Parade as ObamaCare Hangs in the Balance</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912187825/editorial/media-parade-as-obamacare-hangs-in-the-balance.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6996500</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A substantial portion of HR 3200, the House health care bill, is devoted to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to give the IRS the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912187825/editorial/media-parade-as-obamacare-hangs-in-the-balance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WILL CONGRESS GIVE AMERICA &#8220;OBAMA-CARE&#8221; FOR CHRISTMAS?</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news177.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6996497</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All summer, at Town Halls and Tea Parties across the country, the public focused on HR 3200 that Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) introduced in July but had ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news177.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6986078</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All summer, at Town Halls and Tea Parties across the country, the public focused on HR 3200 that Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) introduced in July but had ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Reform Bill Wins AMA Support, Though Process Often Contentious</title>
    <link href="http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/44/24/1.1.full" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978146</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In late summer, the AMA and APA boards had endorsed HR 3200, an earlier, similar version of the bill.) One last-minute resolution introduced at the AMA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/44/24/1.1.full&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/133032.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978147</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bangor Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A lengthy layover in Boston ensured that Maine&amp;#39;s 2nd District congressman had time to finish reading all the way through a preliminary draft of HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/133032.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small Business Is Not Better Off Under Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/17/small-business-is-not-better-off-under-obamacare/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978145</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Previous Heritage analysis has shown that small businesses would be affected by employer mandate structure under the House bill (HR 3200) and the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/17/small-business-is-not-better-off-under-obamacare/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breast cancer linked to skin-care phthalate</title>
    <link href="http://www.eht-forum.org/news.html?fileId=news091216083030&amp;amp;from=home&amp;amp;id=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955732</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emerging Health Threats Forum</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A bill introduced to the US Congress earlier this month, the Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 3200), aims to boost research into the effects ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eht-forum.org/news.html?fileId=news091216083030&amp;amp;from=home&amp;amp;id=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/12/medical_bills_are_a_driving_fo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930249</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 She testified this summer at a House committee hearing on HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act. &#8220;Most of the medically bankrupt were solidly ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/12/medical_bills_are_a_driving_fo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3920 Cobra Subsidy Another letter begging for action from Joe Sestak!</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977943698&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6930248</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Further, I supported an amendment to HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, allowing individuals currently receiving COBRA health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977943698&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The noisy church, debit cards and mumbo jumbo</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/12/11/1211letters_edit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926164</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There have been so many wild allegations about what is and what isn&amp;#39;t in HR 3200, I decided to download a copy and check some of them out. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/12/11/1211letters_edit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Baltimore Business Owners Organization (BBO) Outlines Solution to Health Care Crisis</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/health_care/tort_reform/prweb3289894.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6914894</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emediawire.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...stimulating effect on local economies, the BBO anticipates. &#8220;The current health care bill which is being debated in Congress (H.R.3200) has no significant positive impact on the cost of health insurance. In addition to the steps proposed by the BBO th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/health_care/tort_reform/prweb3289894.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives Approves Health Care Reform Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=160259" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926165</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 2009, the US House of Representatives passed by a vote of 220-215 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. HR 3962 is based on HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=160259&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Read the Health Care Bill yourself</title>
    <link href="http://campverdebugleonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;amp;subsectionID=73&amp;amp;articleID=25074" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903882</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Camp Verde Bugle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 To quote factcheck.org, &amp;quot;This chain e-mail claims to give a run-down of what&amp;#39;s in the House health care bill, HR 3200. Instead, it shows evidence of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://campverdebugleonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;amp;subsectionID=73&amp;amp;articleID=25074&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Urges Action to Extend Emergency Healthcare Coverage</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20091208174220zzzz.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903881</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Further, he supported an amendment to HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, allowing individuals currently receiving COBRA health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20091208174220zzzz.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Profit of Health</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19196-Albany-in-Pictures-Examiner~y2009m12d7-The-Profit-of-Health" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6926167</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The people fighting for this single-prayer health care plan do not believe the present Congressional plans, like HR 3200, will cut it without specific ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19196-Albany-in-Pictures-Examiner~y2009m12d7-The-Profit-of-Health&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Health care reform &#8212; needed</title>
    <link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_health_care_reform_needed/48338/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6926166</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside NoVA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, his vote in favor of HR 3200 is in direct opposition to his promise. The bill has seniors nervous&#8212;for good reason. Over $500 billion dollars is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_health_care_reform_needed/48338/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/08/health-care-reform-bill-and-small-business/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903884</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The people fighting for this single-prayer health care plan do not believe the present Congressional plans, like HR 3200, will cut it without specific ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/08/health-care-reform-bill-and-small-business/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Watch Dawg Blog: H.R.3200: over 2000 pages of RAW DEAL!!</title>
    <link href="http://watchdawg.blogtownhall.com/2009/12/05/hr3200_over_2000_pages_of_raw_deal!!.thtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6869256</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In 1994 &quot;Hillarycare&quot; was exposed as the massive government expansion plan that it was. Now, we have &quot;Obamacare&quot; that is much worse! It is more than 2000 pages of big government sponsored Raw Deal. All the proof you need to see has already been shown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://watchdawg.blogtownhall.com/2009/12/05/hr3200_over_2000_pages_of_raw_deal!!.thtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform sets stage for great things</title>
    <link href="http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/12/04/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4b18b03b3f390065731727.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903890</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Will you be thinking that when a nurse practitioner injects a Class II or Class III microchip under skin (page 1001-1002 HR 3200)? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/12/04/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4b18b03b3f390065731727.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Government Health Care &#8220;Reform:&#8221; The Culmination of Incrementalism</title>
    <link href="http://oregoncatalyst.com/index.php/archives/2862-Government-Health-Care-Reform-The-Culmination-of-Incrementalism.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903883</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Catalyst (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 2009 By Frank S. Rosenbloom, MD The opening words of HR 3200, the initial solution to the health care &#8220;crisis&#8221; in the United States, read: &#8220;A Bill to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregoncatalyst.com/index.php/archives/2862-Government-Health-Care-Reform-The-Culmination-of-Incrementalism.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health &amp;amp; Harmony</title>
    <link href="http://www.rockawave.com/news/2009/1204/Columnists/058.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6903889</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wave of Long Island (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sanders into HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, the House bill that is now being debated along with the Senate&amp;#39;s version. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rockawave.com/news/2009/1204/Columnists/058.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Physicians Want Congress to Close &amp;quot;Evergreening&amp;quot; Loophole in FOB Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.patentdocs.org/2009/12/opponents-of-fob-legislation-want-congress-to-close-evergreening-loophole.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6903886</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patent Docs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In late July, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved a health care bill (HR 3200) containing FOB provisions that are similar to the follow-on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patentdocs.org/2009/12/opponents-of-fob-legislation-want-congress-to-close-evergreening-loophole.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care should promote, not end, life</title>
    <link href="http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-opinions.asp?aID=7445" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6903885</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Akron Leader Publications</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Abortion is explicitly mentioned 17 times in the current House bill (HR 3200). The bill&amp;#39;s language makes it very clear: Anyone who signs up for the public ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-opinions.asp?aID=7445&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Harry Reid: Health Bill to Please Everyone</title>
    <link href="http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s2i64295" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6903887</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Spoof (satire)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Current estimates place HR 3200 at 8600 pages once the House and Senate versions are merged with trigger provisions. Trigger to fully cover abortion with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s2i64295&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8387595.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851635</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Spoof (satire)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Current estimates place HR 3200 at 8600 pages once the House and Senate versions are merged with trigger provisions. Trigger to fully cover abortion with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8387595.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Health care reform needed, not government mandates</title>
    <link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_health_care_reform_needed_not_government_mandates/47860/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826728</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside NoVA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, his vote in favor of HR 3200 (Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) is in direct opposition to his promise. The bill has seniors nervous ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_health_care_reform_needed_not_government_mandates/47860/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance firms spread lies</title>
    <link href="http://www.trib.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_1b4b14cb-87ff-5e9b-b338-bd3e5c92a66a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/7028616</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Casper Star-Tribune Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S. 1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trib.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_1b4b14cb-87ff-5e9b-b338-bd3e5c92a66a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senator Reid wants to talk about history</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/11/senator_reid_wants_to_talk_abo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6808939</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 They do want reform --- such as portability and tort reform --- but not what was in the original 1000+ page House bill (HR 3200) or what is now in the new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/11/senator_reid_wants_to_talk_abo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hall must answer to constituents</title>
    <link href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20091128/OPINION/911280320/-1/SPORTS/Hall-must-answer-to-constituents" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6808937</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lower Hudson Journal news</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I have contacted Congressman John Hall, D-Dover Plains, to schedule a meeting with him to explain and discuss HR 3200 &#8212; the direct road to socialized ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20091128/OPINION/911280320/-1/SPORTS/Hall-must-answer-to-constituents&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Put common sense above political preference&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/11/27/photo_news/opinion/1.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6802244</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Photo News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Go online to read HR 3200. It is not intended for the average American to understand. Also, our elected officials should not be voting on something that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/11/27/photo_news/opinion/1.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/11/if_federal_health_care_reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6826729</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/11/if_federal_health_care_reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/does-the-public-care-about-the-public-option/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6816374</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/does-the-public-care-about-the-public-option/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=834222e1-29d1-46c3-8620-d8a7522b7e04" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6808938</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=834222e1-29d1-46c3-8620-d8a7522b7e04&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/opinionzone/2009/11/24/comparing-health-care-plans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6806744</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/opinionzone/2009/11/24/comparing-health-care-plans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://visitbulgaria.info/11920-canadians-demand-better-health-care-service" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6802245</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://visitbulgaria.info/11920-canadians-demand-better-health-care-service&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/28529-better-health-care-wanted-canadians" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6800183</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/28529-better-health-care-wanted-canadians&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance-Reform Bills Big on Change</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/insurance_reform_bills_big_on_change_112509/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6794162</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... by a narrow five-vote surplus, presenting to the Senate a package that shares many similarities with an earlier House health-care reform bill, HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/insurance_reform_bills_big_on_change_112509/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dent focus remains on health care in Salisbury meeting</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Dent-focus-remains-on-health-care-in-Salisbury-meeting" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789957</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He has read HR 3200, its predecessor, and his markings showed his progress through HR 3962. Of course, he was already forced to cast a no vote. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Dent-focus-remains-on-health-care-in-Salisbury-meeting&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Despite Stupak, Rationing and Assisted Suicide Remain in House Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/bio3013.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789956</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While the CER provisions of the original House health care reform bill, HR 3200, contained troubling provisions, the bill was amended to provide acceptable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/bio3013.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/24/healthcare-consumers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789955</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green River Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3200 and the Senate bill is S.1796. These bills can be read online at http://thomas.loc.gov. The need for health care reform is obvious ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/24/healthcare-consumers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill keeps growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/let-54452-bill-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789954</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yuma Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Let&amp;#39;s see, the initial health care bill (HR-3200) was only 1019 pages. The final Bill (HR-3962) presented to the house for a vote was 1990 pages. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/let-54452-bill-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Charlie Dent responds to John Callahan on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Charlie-Dent-responds-to-John-Callahan-on-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777795</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That article pointed out how Obamacare, HR 3200, the leading bill at that time, did exactly that and how Obama could not, in his own words, support it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Charlie-Dent-responds-to-John-Callahan-on-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Single-issue politics</title>
    <link href="http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/viewpoint/single-issue-politics-1.944712" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777793</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Observer Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200, the original House proposal, had 1017 pages. HR 3962 has 1990. The main Senate bill, which funds abortion, has 2074. The accelerated votes on those ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/viewpoint/single-issue-politics-1.944712&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102137.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6777794</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The original House health care bill (HR 3200) had similar provisions excluding illegal immigrants but lacked a mechanism to verify whether an individual was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102137.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2009: The Year in Regulatory Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/10274/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756492</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the House Health Care reform bill HR 3200 has a provision for payment adjustment for providers by recommendations from MedPAC including the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/10274/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Providing Health Care for Illegal Immigrants: Understanding the House Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2345.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756490</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The original House health care bill (HR 3200) had similar provisions excluding illegal immigrants but lacked a mechanism to verify whether an individual was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2345.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Collector Conservatism, Part 2: The Long Arm Of The Law</title>
    <link href="http://newsrealblog.com/2009/11/22/collector-conservatism-part-2-the-long-arm-of-the-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740521</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>David Horowitz&amp;#39;s NewsReal Blog (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Take a look at this House session from C-Span: As Peter Roskam (R., IL) points out, if HR 3200 (not to mention the Senate version of the same legislation) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsrealblog.com/2009/11/22/collector-conservatism-part-2-the-long-arm-of-the-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=116871" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740519</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If HR 3200 becomes law in its current form, it will require each American to buy insurance or go to jail. I have read the Constitution several times and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=116871&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who will pay the real costs?</title>
    <link href="http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_9a2497de-d637-11de-926e-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6740457</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Santa Maria Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Capps vote for HR 3200, and I would like to say thank you to Rep. Capps for thinking of where my hard-earned tax dollars will go. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_9a2497de-d637-11de-926e-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6766960</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is a monstrosity pushed upon us by Pelosi, Reid, and Dead Fish Emmanuel. Think about it-- cut waste, fraud and abuse. Does this bill do that? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/22/healthcare-obama-administration" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6756491</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is a monstrosity pushed upon us by Pelosi, Reid, and Dead Fish Emmanuel. Think about it-- cut waste, fraud and abuse. Does this bill do that? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/22/healthcare-obama-administration&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111902237.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740520</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is a monstrosity pushed upon us by Pelosi, Reid, and Dead Fish Emmanuel. Think about it-- cut waste, fraud and abuse. Does this bill do that? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111902237.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/historic-health-care-bill-clears-us-senate/article1372985/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740494</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is a monstrosity pushed upon us by Pelosi, Reid, and Dead Fish Emmanuel. Think about it-- cut waste, fraud and abuse. Does this bill do that? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/historic-health-care-bill-clears-us-senate/article1372985/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cloture vote is the up or down vote on Pelosicare</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Cloture-vote-is-the-up-or-down-vote-on-Pelosicare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740455</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, for most of the year, we focused on HR 3200 (Obamacare), the 1000-plus pages that few if any read (I have read most important sections). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Cloture-vote-is-the-up-or-down-vote-on-Pelosicare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lincoln &amp;#39;still reviewing&amp;#39; health bill</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/11/20/2133322.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740443</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is a monstrosity pushed upon us by Pelosi, Reid, and Dead Fish Emmanuel. Think about it-- cut waste, fraud and abuse. Does this bill do that? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/11/20/2133322.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/health-care-reform-taxes-hit-middle-class/story?id=9090430" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740444</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;As you know it is the same policy supported by every Republican on the Ways and Means Committee during the mark-up of HR 3200,&amp;#39;&amp;#39; Dr. Rohack wrote. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Business/health-care-reform-taxes-hit-middle-class/story?id=9090430&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://airamerica.com/politics/11-17-2009/business-lobby-plans-hit-job-study-health-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6740445</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Air America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The study may simply reiterate the talking points in the Chamber&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Primer&amp;quot; on the House bill, HR 3200, which contended that the House&amp;#39;s centrist reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://airamerica.com/politics/11-17-2009/business-lobby-plans-hit-job-study-health-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#51452;&#44036;&#50724;&#47560;&#51060;&#45684;&#49828;</title>
    <link href="http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/view/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001262292&amp;amp;PAGE_CD=N0520" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6903893</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&amp;#50724;&amp;#47560;&amp;#51060;&amp;#45684;&amp;#49828;</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#45817;&#52488; &#48124;&#51452;&#45817; &#54616;&#50896;&#51648;&#46020;&#48512;&#44032; &#45240; &#51032;&#47308;&#44060;&#54785;&#50504;(HR 3200)&#50640;&#45716; &#45209;&#53468;&#50640; &#45824;&#54620; &#53945;&#48324;&#54620; &#50616;&#44553;&#51060; &#50630;&#50632;&#45796;. &#46384;&#46972;&#49436; &#47784;&#46304; &#51333;&#47448;&#51032; &#45209;&#53468;&#49884;&#49696;&#50640; &#49892;&#51656;&#51201;&#51004;&#47196; &#51221;&#48512;&#44592;&#44552;&#51060; &#49324;&#50857;&#46112; &#49688; &#51080;&#45716; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/view/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001262292&amp;amp;PAGE_CD=N0520&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Affordable Health Care For America Act (&amp;quot;AHCAA&amp;quot;)</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=89208" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6740446</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AHCAA grew out of HR 3200 (aka America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) and contains a series of compromises and new provisions not found within the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=89208&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>United States: The Affordable Health Care For America Act (&amp;quot;AHCAA&amp;quot;)</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89208" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719700</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AHCAA grew out of HR 3200 (aka America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) and contains a series of compromises and new provisions not found within the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=89208&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blunt favors status quo over health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170325/1006/OPINIONS/Blunt-favors-status-quo-over-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719664</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is lengthy, but it does actually cover health care. Have you read it? The 219-page HR 3400 that the Republicans generated seems to be written for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170325/1006/OPINIONS/Blunt-favors-status-quo-over-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voice of the Day Blunt favors status quo over health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170325/Blunt+favors+status+quo+over+health+care+reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717924</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 is lengthy, but it does actually cover health care. Have you read it? The 219-page HR 3400 that the Republicans generated seems to be written for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170325/Blunt+favors+status+quo+over+health+care+reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ABC&amp;#39;s lousy health care reporting</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/blog/200911160028" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6717925</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 My fear, from reading HR 3200 and the senate bill (I have not had time to read the combines bill), is that, this will not happen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/blog/200911160028&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200 bill will change free society</title>
    <link href="http://www.ottumwa.com/letters/local_story_319235559.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6707341</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ottumwa Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Specifically, the self-serving, globalist HR 3200 National Health Care Bill; a presidential mandate of 1010 pages with 2541 sections driven by 100000 pages ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ottumwa.com/letters/local_story_319235559.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ask SCORE: How House health care reform bill affects you</title>
    <link href="http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091115/BUSINESS02/911140374/1026/news12" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702335</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Desert Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3200, now goes to the US Senate for its consideration and what is sure to be a heated debate. It is anticipated that many modifications to the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091115/BUSINESS02/911140374/1026/news12&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DAILY MYTHBUSTER: Health Insurance Reform and Veterans</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/128734" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6696846</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (In HR 3200 as introduced, veterans enrolled in VA health care and service members enrolled in TRICARE did not qualify for the Exchange. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/128734&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111400689.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6702336</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Additionally, the three House committees that voted on HR 3200, the House&amp;#39;s original health care reform bill, all posted committee reports online. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111400689.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/14/republican_bashes_dems_over_health_care_proposals/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6696865</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Additionally, the three House committees that voted on HR 3200, the House&amp;#39;s original health care reform bill, all posted committee reports online. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/14/republican_bashes_dems_over_health_care_proposals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa5.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6696848</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Additionally, the three House committees that voted on HR 3200, the House&amp;#39;s original health care reform bill, all posted committee reports online. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa5.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/llewellyn/x761647577/RIC-LLEWELLYN-What-you-dont-realize-about-health-care-reform-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6696847</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Not only that, HR 3200 requires you to either have health insurance or pay a 2.5 percent tax surcharge on your adjusted gross income. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/llewellyn/x761647577/RIC-LLEWELLYN-What-you-dont-realize-about-health-care-reform-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Paul and Grayson: A cure for &amp;#39;bipartisanship&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://wildcat.arizona.edu/opinions/paul-and-grayson-a-cure-for-bipartisanship-1.898280" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688582</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Wildcat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200, the &#8220;landmark&#8221; health care bill passed by the House, arguably suffered from this process, but HR 1207 may regrettably follow in its footsteps. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildcat.arizona.edu/opinions/paul-and-grayson-a-cure-for-bipartisanship-1.898280&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.medpie.com/politics/featured-articles/11-11-congress-healthcare-reform-4.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6688581</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Democrats voted down a similar amendment, 21-18, in the Ways and Means Committee during the July markup of HR 3200,&#8221; mckeon told reporters. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medpie.com/politics/featured-articles/11-11-congress-healthcare-reform-4.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/11/commentary-when-considering-health-care-reform-do-not-exclude-legal-immigrants/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670163</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Democrats voted down a similar amendment, 21-18, in the Ways and Means Committee during the July markup of HR 3200,&#8221; mckeon told reporters. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/11/commentary-when-considering-health-care-reform-do-not-exclude-legal-immigrants/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d12-11-amendments-rejected-requiring-Congress-to-enroll-in-government-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670116</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Democrats voted down a similar amendment, 21-18, in the Ways and Means Committee during the July markup of HR 3200,&#8221; mckeon told reporters. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d12-11-amendments-rejected-requiring-Congress-to-enroll-in-government-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosicare? Harrycare? Which?</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34397" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6668951</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HumanEvents.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...as a budget reconciliation bill.&#160; However, all three House committees of jurisdiction took measures to certify that H.R.3200, the bill&#8217;s predecessor, met all of the budget reconciliation requirements. &#160; But we&#8217;re told H.R. 3200 was not reported ou&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34397&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Record: Letters, Nov. 12, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/69829677.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667377</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthJersey.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The prior debate about health care reform focused on HR-3200, a document of 1000-plus pages. The new bill, HR-3962, has now grown to close to 2000 pages. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/69829677.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Himes on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15408" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6670117</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Haven Advocate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last weekend, House Democrats finally passed the long-awaited HR 3200, the health care bill repackaged as America&amp;#39;s Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/11/11-2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660261</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200) has proposed several changes to the Medicare Part D program that would impact federal spending. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/11/11-2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28384-Columbia-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Congress-defeats-amendment-requiring-their-enrollment-in-public-option" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660260</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Democrats voted down a similar amendment, 21-18, in the Ways and Means Committee during the July markup of HR 3200,&#8221; mckeon said. &#8220;It became apparent then ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28384-Columbia-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Congress-defeats-amendment-requiring-their-enrollment-in-public-option&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In health care, an all debates, take time to get the facts, see the biases and ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.mlive.com/readreact/2009/11/in_health_care_an_all_debates.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650592</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The document Mr. Zimmerman referred to, HR 3200, is not final law. It is one of several proposals. The final bill will likely be much different. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mlive.com/readreact/2009/11/in_health_care_an_all_debates.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=56897" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650591</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Democrats voted down a similar amendment, 21-18, in the Ways and Means Committee during the July markup of HR 3200,&#8221; mckeon said. &#8220;It became apparent then ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=56897&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Himes on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15408" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650590</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>fairfieldweekly.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last weekend, House Democrats finally passed the long-awaited HR 3200, the health care bill repackaged as America&amp;#39;s Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110702764.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6660263</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 introduced to the original House bill (HR 3200) during the mark-up process in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Stupak amendment stated, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110702764.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/6536573/Abortion-amendment-throws-women-under-bus.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6650593</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 introduced to the original House bill (HR 3200) during the mark-up process in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Stupak amendment stated, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/6536573/Abortion-amendment-throws-women-under-bus.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Antiabortion-Rights Lawmakers Using Health Reform To Interfere With Private ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170207.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632247</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 introduced to the original House bill (HR 3200) during the mark-up process in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Stupak amendment stated, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170207.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110818453.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632168</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 introduced to the original House bill (HR 3200) during the mark-up process in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Stupak amendment stated, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110818453.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill heads to Senate; has a long way to go, some say</title>
    <link href="http://www.cm-life.com/2009/11/09/national-health-care-bill-heads-to-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632105</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Central Michigan Life</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The plan, HR 3200, is proposing a government-ran, universal health care plan. It also would include a public option for health care. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cm-life.com/2009/11/09/national-health-care-bill-heads-to-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update November 9, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097221/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-9-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632104</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FAIR also led the national debate over the loopholes that existed in the earlier House bill, HR 3200, that would allow illegal aliens to access the benefits ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097221/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-9-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/health-care-reform-remember-why-we-need-it-.aspx?googleid=274098" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6644405</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 didn&amp;#39;t make it to a House vote. So the Democrats doubled the size of the bill by adding another thousand pages of bureaucratic madness, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/health-care-reform-remember-why-we-need-it-.aspx?googleid=274098&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-health-house7-2009nov07,0,4549803.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632245</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RH Reality Check (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... with the aide of some 60 Democrats, women&amp;#39;s rights were effectively negated by the US Congress as the House passed the Stupak amendment to HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-health-house7-2009nov07,0,4549803.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27867-Baltimore-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-insurance-a-right-or-a-privilege" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632244</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;The initial bill before Congress, HR 3200, had significant problems and would not have received my vote. The current bill, HR 3962, has made progress ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27867-Baltimore-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-insurance-a-right-or-a-privilege&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-3747-Louisville-City-Hall-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Pelosi-version-of-ObamaCare-will-require-100-monthly-abortion-premium" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629715</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RH Reality Check (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... with the aide of some 60 Democrats, women&amp;#39;s rights were effectively negated by the US Congress as the House passed the Stupak amendment to HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-3747-Louisville-City-Hall-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Pelosi-version-of-ObamaCare-will-require-100-monthly-abortion-premium&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d8-President-lies-and-Pelosi-swears-to-it-Illegal-aliens-get-benefits-in-healthcare-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629684</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is also worth noting that in its preliminary score of HR 3200, CBO found that in 2019 there would be &#8220;about 17 million nonelderly residents uninsured ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d8-President-lies-and-Pelosi-swears-to-it-Illegal-aliens-get-benefits-in-healthcare-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16799-Dallas-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Obamacare--Whats-at-stake" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629682</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;The initial bill before Congress, HR 3200, had significant problems and would not have received my vote. The current bill, HR 3962, has made progress ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16799-Dallas-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Obamacare--Whats-at-stake&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kmox.com/Health-Care-Reform--One-Mo--Congressman-breaks-ran/5625027" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629681</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 didn&amp;#39;t make it to a House vote. So the Democrats doubled the size of the bill by adding another thousand pages of bureaucratic madness, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kmox.com/Health-Care-Reform--One-Mo--Congressman-breaks-ran/5625027&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voice of the Day White House lacking transparency</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091108/OPINIONS02/911080313/White+House+lacking+transparency" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621045</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yet, in the Lois Capps&amp;#39; Amendment, an important part of the HR 3200 bill, funding for abortions is clearly intended. It is clearly spelled out that not only ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091108/OPINIONS02/911080313/White+House+lacking+transparency&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Loebsack pleased with vote on health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehawkeye.com/story/loebsack-110809" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621044</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Burlington Hawk Eye</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;A lot of things, we&amp;#39;ve actually improved since it was (the earlier) HR 3200.&amp;quot; Among the improvements are the provisions Loebsack and his fellow Iowa ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehawkeye.com/story/loebsack-110809&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FAIR Joins Members of Congress in Press Conference Supporting Amendments to ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=140170&amp;amp;Itemid=65" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621043</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-CANADA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health benefits under HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, has increased by 2.5 million from their original bill, HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=140170&amp;amp;Itemid=65&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kucinich Denounces Health Care Sell-Out by Pelosi and the House Dems</title>
    <link href="http://www.tikkun.org/article.php/20091108074149870" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621041</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tikkun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;The Kucinich [single payer] amendment has been added to HR 3200 in the Education and Labor Committee, the amendment would permit states to enact a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tikkun.org/article.php/20091108074149870&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/09/abortion-takes-drivers-seat-in-debate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621040</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RH Reality Check (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... with the aide of some 60 Democrats, women&amp;#39;s rights were effectively negated by the US Congress as the House passed the Stupak amendment to HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/09/abortion-takes-drivers-seat-in-debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>As the Clock Struck Midnight the Left Rejoiced</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/as_the_clock_struck_midnight_t.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621039</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 didn&amp;#39;t make it to a House vote. So the Democrats doubled the size of the bill by adding another thousand pages of bureaucratic madness, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/as_the_clock_struck_midnight_t.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/04/obama_coaxes_states_to_change_with_school_dollars/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621037</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is also worth noting that in its preliminary score of HR 3200, CBO found that in 2019 there would be &#8220;about 17 million nonelderly residents uninsured ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/04/obama_coaxes_states_to_change_with_school_dollars/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House lacking transparency</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091108/OPINIONS02/911080313/1006/OPINIONS/White-House-lacking-transparency" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613688</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yet, in the Lois Capps&amp;#39; Amendment, an important part of the HR 3200 bill, funding for abortions is clearly intended. It is clearly spelled out that not only ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091108/OPINIONS02/911080313/1006/OPINIONS/White-House-lacking-transparency&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reader&amp;#39;s view: Palin angers liberal media with truth on death panels</title>
    <link href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/151365/group/Opinion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613687</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Duluth News Tribune (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 From House Bill HR 3200, section 1233, of the House health-care bill, I read the following: &#8220;As part of their compensated end-of-life counseling for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/151365/group/Opinion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Government programs</title>
    <link href="http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20091108/OPINION03/911080307" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613685</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Muncie Star Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Perhaps this single paragraph from page 1436 of the 2500 plus pages of the National Health Care bill, HR 3200 HR now under consideration by the House will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20091108/OPINION03/911080307&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Ellsworth Amendment: Dems Set to Compromise on Abortion Care in Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2009/11/06/dems-set-compromiseagainon-abortion-care-health-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6851637</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RH Reality Check (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A vote originally set for tomorrow on the House health care bill (HR 3200) may be delayed until next week, even after months of drama to arrive at this ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2009/11/06/dems-set-compromiseagainon-abortion-care-health-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi: Health Legislation Founded on Key Principles for a Healthier America:</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pelosi-health-legislation-founded-on-key-principles-for-a-healthier-america-innovation-competition-and-prevention-69490092.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6688628</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 And it resulted in a better bill than HR 3200, however excellent that was. This bill is a better one with significant differences, and my colleagues have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pelosi-health-legislation-founded-on-key-principles-for-a-healthier-america-innovation-competition-and-prevention-69490092.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s time to act to make health care work right</title>
    <link href="http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/06/13280939/index.xml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6667379</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morris Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This summer, when the first House bill (HR 3200) was introduced, I didn&amp;#39;t support it. The bill wasn&amp;#39;t deficit neutral and it didn&amp;#39;t do enough to lower costs ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/06/13280939/index.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Life Dems Win a Big Victory</title>
    <link href="http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/11/07/pro-life-dems-win-a-big-victory/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6667378</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Claims that her reference to &#8220;death panels&#8221; reflected solely a concern with end-of-life care or directly on HR 3200&amp;#39;s language falsified what she wrote. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/11/07/pro-life-dems-win-a-big-victory/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/11/williams-legislative-malpractice-practiced/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6667342</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity of Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s original health care proposal (HR 3200), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/11/williams-legislative-malpractice-practiced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/06/friday-free-for-all-3/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6632246</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity of Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s original health care proposal (HR 3200), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/06/friday-free-for-all-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/home/related/69519792.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6629714</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity of Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s original health care proposal (HR 3200), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/home/related/69519792.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lvtsg.com/biz_news/publish/fed_gov/article_31265.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6629685</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity of Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s original health care proposal (HR 3200), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvtsg.com/biz_news/publish/fed_gov/article_31265.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What is that orange guy talking about?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/7/801897/-What-is-that-orange-guy-talking-about" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613686</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... that Republican amendments adopted in various committee markups of HR 3200, the precursor to the bill on the floor today, disappeared from the bill when ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/7/801897/-What-is-that-orange-guy-talking-about&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-268-Right-Side-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Democrats-taxpayerfunded-Obamacare-megabureaucracy-blueprint" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613684</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... staff created earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity of Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s original health care proposal (HR 3200). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-268-Right-Side-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Democrats-taxpayerfunded-Obamacare-megabureaucracy-blueprint&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322209.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613682</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RH Reality Check (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A vote originally set for tomorrow on the House health care bill (HR 3200) may be delayed until next week, even after months of drama to arrive at this ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322209.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/health-care-action-plan-reform-november-5-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613681</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity of Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s original health care proposal (HR 3200), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/health-care-action-plan-reform-november-5-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>He Lies! Obamacare Does Cover Illegal Aliens. (And Legal Immigrants Too ...</title>
    <link href="http://vdare.com/washington_watcher/091106_obamacare.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604667</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VDARE.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 [Note HR 3200 is not the version of the Health Care Bill that will be voted on&#8212;that&amp;#39;s HR 3692&#8212;however, the exact same problem exists in both bills. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vdare.com/washington_watcher/091106_obamacare.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nancy Pelosi and the claims of conscience</title>
    <link href="http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=11079" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6851636</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Pilot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The key paragraphs follow: &#8220;Proposed health-reform legislation, HR 3200 ... radically departs from the current federal government policy of not paying for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=11079&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>us Chamber House Dem Whip List on Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/dan_perrin/2009/11/06/us-chamber-house-dem-whip-list-on-health-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6644433</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude federal funds being ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/dan_perrin/2009/11/06/us-chamber-house-dem-whip-list-on-health-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa says he can&amp;#39;t support health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200991106016" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6621046</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At the time, he was referring to HR 3200. &#8220;That&amp;#39;s what leadership is all about,&#8221; he said, not going in the direction of &#8220;whoever&amp;#39;s yelling at you. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200991106016&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/local_wane_fort_wayne_local_representatives_on_health_care_200911081420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6621038</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We had a bill that was a piece of junk at 1018 pages (HR 3200), so here comes Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a replacement bill that is 1990 pages, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/local_wane_fort_wayne_local_representatives_on_health_care_200911081420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UPDATED: Baird says he is &amp;#39;no&amp;#39; vote on health-reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/1027939.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613689</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In comparison to the initial draft of HR 3200, a number of improvements have been made. To name just a few, the current bill would allow negotiations for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/1027939.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/hispanic-caucus-warns-obama-on-immigration-language-in-health-care-bill.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613683</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VDARE.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3200 [Note HR 3200 is not the version of the Health Care Bill that will be voted on&#8212;that&amp;#39;s HR 3692&#8212;however, the exact same problem exists in both bills. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/hispanic-caucus-warns-obama-on-immigration-language-in-health-care-bill.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doctors Blast the AMA for Pelosi-Care Endorsement; Will Hold Public &amp;#39;Shout-out ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.sys-con.com/node/1175858" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604678</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;In July they endorsed HR 3200 and took a lot of heat and lost members in droves. &amp;quot;With the endorsement of HR 3962, it&amp;#39;s now painfully clear the AMA does ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.sys-con.com/node/1175858&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Physicians Losing Control of Medicine: New Survey Reports Medical Malpractice ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/physicians-losing-control-of-medicine,1033312.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604676</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 When asked which piece of existing legislation they most support, 44 percent selected HR 3400, 15 percent selected HR 3200, 7 percent selected the Senate ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/physicians-losing-control-of-medicine,1033312.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/medical-and-senior-lobbys-boost-reform-before-vote.aspx?googleid=274072" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604668</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude federal funds being ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/medical-and-senior-lobbys-boost-reform-before-vote.aspx?googleid=274072&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More health care reform woes</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/11/more-health-care-reform-woes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604664</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We had a bill that was a piece of junk at 1018 pages (HR 3200), so here comes Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a replacement bill that is 1990 pages, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/11/more-health-care-reform-woes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>.: Mahar on Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.zmag.org/blog/view/3923" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6800186</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ZNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What HR 3200 said at the time was that in later years, larger employers than those with twenty employees could be added at the discretion of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zmag.org/blog/view/3923&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/representatives-pass-obama-healthcare-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6707362</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/representatives-pass-obama-healthcare-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/obama-announces-endorsements-for-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6667376</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/obama-announces-endorsements-for-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/bill-clinton-urges-senate-democrats-to-move-quickly/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6650589</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/bill-clinton-urges-senate-democrats-to-move-quickly/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110701893.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6632167</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110701893.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8349623.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6632103</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8349623.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9021443" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6629713</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9021443&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/us-healthcare-insurance-reform-obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6629680</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/us-healthcare-insurance-reform-obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Halvorson backs new Democratic health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=447538" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6621042</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kankakee Daily Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... moderate Democrats who opposed the previous incarnation of the bill, HR 3200, in part because it tied the public option insurance program to Medicare. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=447538&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6527347/Barack-Obama-expects-to-sign-health-care-legislation-by-end-of-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6621036</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6527347/Barack-Obama-expects-to-sign-health-care-legislation-by-end-of-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obamas-minute-appeal-house-democrats/story?id=9024521" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6613680</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obamas-minute-appeal-house-democrats/story?id=9024521&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FAIR Joins Members of Congress in Press Conference Supporting Amendments to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS262334+05-Nov-2009+PRN20091105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604672</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health benefits under HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, has increased by 2.5 million from their original bill, HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS262334+05-Nov-2009+PRN20091105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neurosurgeons` Stand Firm: Protect Patient Access, Limit Government Intrusion</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS13032+06-Nov-2009+BW20091106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604671</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We could not support HR 3200, the `America`s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009,` which was introduced in the House last July and unfortunately, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS13032+06-Nov-2009+BW20091106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMA Supports Latest House Reform Bill But Links It to Medicare Payment Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711916" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604670</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medscape</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 An earlier healthcare reform bill in the House, HR 3200, incorporated SGR provisions that were almost identical to those in HR 3961, but the legislation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711916&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/11/06/obama_house_dems_press_for_health_care_votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604663</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care bill (HR 3200 in the house) has also seen its cost increase in the latest estimates, but it&amp;#39;s still unclear if the Senate will have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/11/06/obama_house_dems_press_for_health_care_votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform bill should protect life</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_308213052.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6821538</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cumberland Times-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In an opinion piece in The Hill on Oct. 29, Stupak writes, &#8220;My amendment to include Hyde language in HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_308213052.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7462-Atlanta-Faith--Family-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Healthcare-House-Bill-HR3962-posted-online-with-possible-vote-by-Friday" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6660265</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Attorney Michael Connelly of Texas begins his analysis with these words, &#8220;When I first read HR 3200 in its entirety several months ago I was appalled at the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7462-Atlanta-Faith--Family-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Healthcare-House-Bill-HR3962-posted-online-with-possible-vote-by-Friday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=20091102_health_care_bill.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604683</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dissident Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Unfortunately, many progressives got caught in the trap and started rallying behind a bill (Obama&amp;#39;s Health Care Bill HR 3200) that no one knew anything ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=20091102_health_care_bill.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s not-so-happy anniversary</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/achenblog/2009/11/obamas_not-so-happy_anniversar.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604681</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 You don&amp;#39;t have to agree with the Wall Street Journal&amp;#39;s assessment of HR 3200 as the worst bill ever, but the Journal&amp;#39;s analysis of the political landscape ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/achenblog/2009/11/obamas_not-so-happy_anniversar.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fans of House Health Option Cite Rights, Hopes, But Risk Big Defeat</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-kreig/fans-of-house-health-opti_b_346117.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604673</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 To keep Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s proposed HR 3200 as strong as possible during conference negotiations with the Senate, House Judiciary Committee Chairman ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-kreig/fans-of-house-health-opti_b_346117.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care changes too important for closed doors</title>
    <link href="http://othellooutlook.com/?p=6014" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6824129</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Othello Outlook</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In fact, Speaker Pelosi has stated that HR 3200, the bill that was discussed during the month of August, &#8220;does not exist any more. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://othellooutlook.com/?p=6014&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PAM DZAMA | The Ghost of HillaryCare, Via Obama</title>
    <link href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/nov/03/pam-dzama-the-ghost-of-hillarycare-via-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6821537</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kitsap Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House votes this week on the nearly 2000 page HR 3200 will fundamentally change our health care system, representing nearly 20 percent of our economy. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/nov/03/pam-dzama-the-ghost-of-hillarycare-via-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=20091102__medicare_supplemental_insurance.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6613690</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>9NEWS.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Source: HR 3200: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billreport.xpd?bill=h111-3200&amp;amp;type=cbo) In the House version, there are $170 billion in proposed cuts to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=20091102__medicare_supplemental_insurance.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TRUTH TEST: The future of Medicare Advantage</title>
    <link href="http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=126280&amp;amp;catid=188" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6604677</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>9NEWS.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Source: HR 3200: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billreport.xpd?bill=h111-3200&amp;amp;type=cbo) In the House version, there are $170 billion in proposed cuts to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=126280&amp;amp;catid=188&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/changing-numbers-make-meaning-even-more-elusive/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6564248</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This 1990-page beast contains all the problematic issues Americans had with HR 3200 -- and then adds more, such as give a troubling amount of power to a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/changing-numbers-make-meaning-even-more-elusive/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill HR 3200 proposes $32 billion in Medicare long-term care reductions</title>
    <link href="http://www.ottumwa.com/letters/local_story_307000753.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6564246</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ottumwa Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House bill HR 3200 proposes $32 billion in new Medicare long-term care reductions, devastating the profession&amp;#39;s ability to care for our country&amp;#39;s seniors. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ottumwa.com/letters/local_story_307000753.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Endgame</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34223" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6604682</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is intentionally vaguely worded and mired in Congress-speak because too many average Americans understood its predecessor: HR 3200, the bill which was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34223&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/10/2009103164332709367.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6604665</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ottumwa Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House bill HR 3200 proposes $32 billion in new Medicare long-term care reductions, devastating the profession&amp;#39;s ability to care for our country&amp;#39;s seniors. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/10/2009103164332709367.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Finance Committee Writes Technical Language for Its Proposal to Use ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aishealth.com/Bnow/hbd110309.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564270</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Information Services, Inc.</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... while CBO scored the House proposal by Waxman&amp;#39;s committee (HR 3200) to bring MA payments into parity with FFS at $153 billion in savings. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aishealth.com/Bnow/hbd110309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman delivers health care bill to library</title>
    <link href="http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/wheaton/news/x1156072018/Roskam-on-health-bill-who-knows-what-s-in-this-thing" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564264</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suburban Life Publications</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Two thousand pages, it&amp;#39;s almost twice as long as the previous bill, HR 3200, that had been introduced in July and got a pretty bad reception from the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/wheaton/news/x1156072018/Roskam-on-health-bill-who-knows-what-s-in-this-thing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update November 2, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911037118/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-2-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564253</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FAIR had raised concerns about a previous version of this bill (HR 3200) due to its lack of a verification mechanism to ensure that illegal aliens would be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911037118/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-2-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anti-Life Politicians Insist &amp;#39;Health Care&amp;#39; Allow Killing the Unborn</title>
    <link href="http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=34751" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564250</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, under HR 3200, private plans that cover elective abortions would be federally subsidized. Even the Associated Press reported on August 5, 2009, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=34751&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/03/AR2009110300147.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564249</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Norristown Times Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Gerlach, who dumped the 1900 page bill at the public library the day before Halloween, dubbed the proposed legislation a &#8220;scary sequel&#8221; to HR 3200, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/03/AR2009110300147.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP can back health-care reform, just not this plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091101/OPINION03/91101005/1008/OPINION01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6800185</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tennessean</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I, along with what appears to be a majority of representatives in the House, oppose HR 3200 because it will exacerbate, rather than resolve, the problems ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091101/OPINION03/91101005/1008/OPINION01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Barton wants hearing with Sebelius, CBO before vote</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/homenews/house/65785-rep-barton-wants-hearing-with-sebelius-cbo-director-before-health-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564272</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) describes the new bill as an &#8220;off-shoot&#8221; of the Democrats&amp;#39; original healthcare measure, HR 3200, which was approved by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/homenews/house/65785-rep-barton-wants-hearing-with-sebelius-cbo-director-before-health-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Talk needed on public dollars for abortion</title>
    <link href="http://www.freep.com/article/20091101/OPINION04/911010446/1072/OPINION/Talk-needed-on-public-dollars-for-abortion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564263</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Detroit Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I have requested a straight up or down vote on an amendment that would prohibit public funds for abortion in HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freep.com/article/20091101/OPINION04/911010446/1072/OPINION/Talk-needed-on-public-dollars-for-abortion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Must sign up</title>
    <link href="http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20091101/OPINION/911010320/1047/opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564258</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherry Hill Courier Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 J., wants us to believe that HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, is good for us. But no surprise, he is exempt from it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20091101/OPINION/911010320/1047/opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/10/30/f-rfa-champ.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564257</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tennessean</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I, along with what appears to be a majority of representatives in the House, oppose HR 3200 because it will exacerbate, rather than resolve, the problems ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/10/30/f-rfa-champ.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Town hall meeting brings health care to the helm</title>
    <link href="http://www.frankfortstation.com/Articles-c-2009-11-01-201346.112113_Town_hall_meeting_brings_health_care_to_the_helm.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564251</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frankfort Station</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Tort reform, Kinzinger said, is an important measure in preventative medicine, but it is not his biggest concern with HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frankfortstation.com/Articles-c-2009-11-01-201346.112113_Town_hall_meeting_brings_health_care_to_the_helm.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care: Opting out and the Constitution</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Health-care--Opting-out-and-the-Constitution" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6564271</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Note the tax that was not a tax in HR 3200. The problem comes after they tax, what they do with that money. Do they have the power to compel a national ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Health-care--Opting-out-and-the-Constitution&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Social Engineering in the Guise of Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200910317086/politics-and-economics/social-engineering-in-the-guise-of-health-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6564260</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A few months ago we were surprised to get a number of phone calls from the media asking about the original health care bill, HR 3200, containing &amp;quot;home ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200910317086/politics-and-economics/social-engineering-in-the-guise-of-health-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Billy Long on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.joplinindependent.com/display_article.php/ctrent1256967123" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6800184</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Joplin Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... page health care proposal, saying, &#8220;Yesterday&amp;#39;s revised health care proposal released by Speaker Nancy Pelosi is just as bad as the original HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joplinindependent.com/display_article.php/ctrent1256967123&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Life News: House, Health Care, Abortion, Pelosi, Assisted Suicide, New ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nb234.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6789958</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new bill, HR 3962, is very similar to the House Energy and Commerce Committee version of the prior bill, HR 3200, as it replicates the Capps amendment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nb234.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McCarthy: New Health Care Bill Worse than HR 3200</title>
    <link href="http://www.taftindependent.com/News/ViewArticle/1489" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6629683</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Taft Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC Today, after weeks of closed door meetings, House Democratic leaders introduced a new 1990 page bill (HR 3962), to replace HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taftindependent.com/News/ViewArticle/1489&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8332253.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6604666</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Taft Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC Today, after weeks of closed door meetings, House Democratic leaders introduced a new 1990 page bill (HR 3962), to replace HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8332253.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://airamerica.com/thenicolesandlershow/blog/10-29-2009/health-care-reform-not-dead-yet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564254</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brad Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) to HR 3200, the hybrid &amp;#39;public option&amp;#39; health care legislation that leaves in place the current multi-payer system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://airamerica.com/thenicolesandlershow/blog/10-29-2009/health-care-reform-not-dead-yet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-29-voa27.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564247</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Taft Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC Today, after weeks of closed door meetings, House Democratic leaders introduced a new 1990 page bill (HR 3962), to replace HR 3200. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-29-voa27.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;I Am Not Trying to Kill Health Reform,&amp;quot; Says House Blue Dog Bart Stupak -- Is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alternet.org/blogs/politics/143601/%22i_am_not_trying_to_kill_health_reform,%22_says_house_blue_dog_bart_stupak_--_is_it_true/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6756493</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But if the amendment passes, the Democratic Party pro-choice voting block in the House may withdraw its support of HR 3200, leaving House leadership without ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/blogs/politics/143601/%22i_am_not_trying_to_kill_health_reform,%22_says_house_blue_dog_bart_stupak_--_is_it_true/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress proposes America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=369652" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564269</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -- On October 29, 2009, House Democratic leaders unveiled the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3200. The three panels with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=369652&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d29-PelosiObamacare-surfaces-just-in-time-for-Halloween" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564267</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new bill, available online, is reported to be 1990 pages long as compared to HR 3200&amp;#39;s 1018 pages. What have the democrats further stuffed into this ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d29-PelosiObamacare-surfaces-just-in-time-for-Halloween&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bending the cost curve - Up! - Obama&amp;#39;s health care takeover</title>
    <link href="http://soundpolitics.com/archives/013473.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564262</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sound Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Actuarial section of Centers for Medicare &amp;amp; Medicaid Services did the analysis of HR 3200. The whole report is here (pdf). Read Joseph Ragu&amp;#39;s column on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://soundpolitics.com/archives/013473.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Deliver Health Care Reform for Middle Class</title>
    <link href="http://www.swnewsherald.com/online_content/2009/10/102809ov_lip_healthcare.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6650594</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southwest News-Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What the CBO has told us about the original House bill, HR 3200, is that it will not reduce skyrocketing health care costs. The Center for Medicare and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.swnewsherald.com/online_content/2009/10/102809ov_lip_healthcare.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/26/politics/main5421164.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564266</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southwest News-Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What the CBO has told us about the original House bill, HR 3200, is that it will not reduce skyrocketing health care costs. The Center for Medicare and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/26/politics/main5421164.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Clarke touts health care reform to clergy</title>
    <link href="http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/articles/2009/10/28/news/national/doc4ae7384fcfb60908613098.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564265</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Caribbean Life</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, or HR 3200 will increase access to affordable health care, make health care more ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/articles/2009/10/28/news/national/doc4ae7384fcfb60908613098.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barbour&amp;#39;s Medicaid Letter a Half-Truth?</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/barbours_medicaid_letter_a_half_truth_102809/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564261</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Barbour&amp;#39;s September numbers, based upon an earlier version of HR 3200, are now out of date, considering that the Senate version of health-care reform costs ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/barbours_medicaid_letter_a_half_truth_102809/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Weiner Amendment deserves Farr&amp;#39;s support in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20091027/OPINION03/910270305/1014/OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6604674</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Salinas Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sam Farr&amp;#39;s support for the Weiner Single-Payer Amendment to HR 3200, which will get a floor vote this month. The Weiner amendment would replace Division A ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20091027/OPINION03/910270305/1014/OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/31/stupak-on-the-attack/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6564255</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BP News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude Federal funds being ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/31/stupak-on-the-attack/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans like what is familiar, even if better solution might be out there</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community/x60204354/Americans-like-what-is-familiar-even-if-better-solution-might-be-out-there" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6499694</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As a Republican, he said he is opposed to HR 3200, the dominant Democratic health care reform bill, but offered no clear-cut alternative. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community/x60204354/Americans-like-what-is-familiar-even-if-better-solution-might-be-out-there&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak addresses health care reform in Petoskey, Cheboygan</title>
    <link href="http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_3e698424-c258-11de-bf52-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495707</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Petoskey News-Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The representative sits on the House committee overseeing HR 3200, which is currently trying to finalize their health care reform bill by the first week of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_3e698424-c258-11de-bf52-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Life News: Abortion, Health Care, Michelle Obama,Texas, South Dakota ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nb231.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495705</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... group is asking an influential congressman to do more to make sure abortion funding is not included in the House health care reform bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nb231.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/26/a-health-bill-for-the-record-book/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495703</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and is nearly one-and-a-half times the size of this season&amp;#39;s closest divisional competitor, the 1018 page House &#8220;Tri-Committee&#8221; bill (HR 3200). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/26/a-health-bill-for-the-record-book/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/10/post_79.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495700</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As a Republican, he said he is opposed to HR 3200, the dominant Democratic health care reform bill, but offered no clear-cut alternative. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/10/post_79.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republicans Concerned CBO Scoring Is Partisan?</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34123" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6491359</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Then came the CBO preliminary score on July 17 of HR 3200, one of the main House health bills, which said it would increase the deficit by $239 billion over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34123&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform bill doesn&amp;#39;t do enough</title>
    <link href="http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20091025/OPINION/910250323/1047/opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6495706</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherry Hill Courier Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While I support several elements of HR 3200, the bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives, I do not believe it does enough to lower ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20091025/OPINION/910250323/1047/opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama blowing smoke?</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/10/obama-blowing-smoke.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6495704</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Meanwhile, other bills that want to introduce market competition, like HR 3200, have been completed and passed. If you really thing that, after all this, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/10/obama-blowing-smoke.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mountainhomenews.com/blogs/1290/entry/30941/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6491360</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mountain Home News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current healthcare bill (HR 3200) is now over 2500 pages, some of those guys are promising to put in some &amp;quot;triggers&amp;quot; to sneak the public option in there ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mountainhomenews.com/blogs/1290/entry/30941/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/health/policy/25view.html?em" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6491358</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherry Hill Courier Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While I support several elements of HR 3200, the bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives, I do not believe it does enough to lower ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/health/policy/25view.html?em&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care plan isn&amp;#39;t what the doctor ordered</title>
    <link href="http://www.enidnews.com/opinion/local_story_298225507.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6491345</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Enid News &amp;amp; Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the health care bill currently in the House, has a price tag of almost one trillion dollars. As our national debt climbs to over $9 trillion, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enidnews.com/opinion/local_story_298225507.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Introduces Legislation to Extend Emergency Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20091025104140zzzz.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6483786</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Further, he supported an amendment to HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, allowing individuals currently receiving COBRA health insurance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20091025104140zzzz.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Stearns meets with Villagers</title>
    <link href="http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/articles/2009/10/25/villages/villages01.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6483784</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Villages Daily Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Stearns opened his remarks by introducing the audience to America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, known by bill title HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/articles/2009/10/25/villages/villages01.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24437-Detroit-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Michael-Moore-releases-action-plan-15-things-every-American-can-do-right-now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6483783</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill to make this happen is HR 3200 -- but this bill is worthless without the amendment from Rep. Anthony Weiner that will bring us closer to the real ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-24437-Detroit-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Michael-Moore-releases-action-plan-15-things-every-American-can-do-right-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/Why-Women-Want-Health-Care-Reform-1385" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6483782</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherry Hill Courier Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While I support several elements of HR 3200, the bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives, I do not believe it does enough to lower ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/Why-Women-Want-Health-Care-Reform-1385&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s not too late to speak on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=331306&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6479091</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the American people had seen this, like the end of life provision that has created so much controversy in HR 3200, we would have revolted. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=331306&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wilson says GOP&amp;#39;s health bill serves public</title>
    <link href="http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/10/25/met_553163.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6479085</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;I just think it&amp;#39;s wrong what we have here,&amp;quot; he said as he picked up a stack of papers he said was the Democrats&amp;#39; proposed HR 3200 bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/10/25/met_553163.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/special_sections/just_delete_it/article/just_delete_it_health_care_reform/65668/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6479081</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherry Hill Courier Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While I support several elements of HR 3200, the bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives, I do not believe it does enough to lower ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/special_sections/just_delete_it/article/just_delete_it_health_care_reform/65668/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/geraldwarner/100014686/barack-obamas-approval-ratings-in-record-freefall-this-is-becoming-seriously-enjoyable/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6483785</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet despite his good will, House Democrats remain intent on bringing forward a bill -- HR 3200 -- riddled with toxic and controversial provisions that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/geraldwarner/100014686/barack-obamas-approval-ratings-in-record-freefall-this-is-becoming-seriously-enjoyable/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/fdemartini/2009/10/24/so-goes-california-so-goes-the-nation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6479092</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Hollywood (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Her support of &#8220;Cap and Trade&#8221; and HR 3200 will not only effect the US Economy on the whole, but will have a double impact on the state of California. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/fdemartini/2009/10/24/so-goes-california-so-goes-the-nation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1297919.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6479086</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet despite his good will, House Democrats remain intent on bringing forward a bill -- HR 3200 -- riddled with toxic and controversial provisions that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1297919.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care, small business and you</title>
    <link href="http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1581500.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6719665</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McCook Daily Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is painfully ironic, then, that the House version of the health care bill (HR 3200) imposes $208 billion in taxes on businesses which cannot afford to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1581500.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/national/66165672.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6495701</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude Federal funds being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/national/66165672.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/17/republicans-eye-democratic-leaders-midterm-elections/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6491357</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude Federal funds being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/17/republicans-eye-democratic-leaders-midterm-elections/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/22/politics/main5408391.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6491344</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude Federal funds being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/22/politics/main5408391.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/21/AR2009102101703.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6483781</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McCook Daily Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is painfully ironic, then, that the House version of the health care bill (HR 3200) imposes $208 billion in taxes on businesses which cannot afford to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/21/AR2009102101703.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE59M4PB20091025" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6483779</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;While some assert that language contained in variations of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, is sufficient to preclude Federal funds being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE59M4PB20091025&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kill the Diagnosis, Not the Patient</title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/columnists/BobbySchindler/2009/10/23/kill_the_diagnosis,_not_the_patient" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479095</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... care legislation, people seem to have firmly chosen sides&#8212;based on their political leanings and not necessarily the actual content of the bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/columnists/BobbySchindler/2009/10/23/kill_the_diagnosis,_not_the_patient&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Regrouping After Count Questions Votes for &amp;#39;Robust&amp;#39; Public Plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/23/Pelosi-Regrouping-After-Count-Questions-Votes-for-Robust-Public-Plan.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479090</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For the first time on Thursday, Pelosi said that the House reform bill (HR 3200) would include a provision that eliminates the health insurance industry&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/23/Pelosi-Regrouping-After-Count-Questions-Votes-for-Robust-Public-Plan.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-obama-smallbiz22-2009oct22,0,400221.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6479084</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McCook Daily Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is painfully ironic, then, that the House version of the health care bill (HR 3200) imposes $208 billion in taxes on businesses which cannot afford to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-obama-smallbiz22-2009oct22,0,400221.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5597.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6564256</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Before the House debates HR 3200, Democrats must combine the three versions committees approved, all of which allow abortion funding, into one bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5597.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/10/michigan_lawmakers_refuse_to_p.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6495702</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The leading House bill (HR 3200), for instance, forces all Americans to buy &amp;quot;acceptable&amp;quot; health insurance. According to the bill, the federal government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/10/michigan_lawmakers_refuse_to_p.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/10/20/survey_4_in_5_say_healthcare.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6483780</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The leading House bill (HR 3200), for instance, forces all Americans to buy &amp;quot;acceptable&amp;quot; health insurance. According to the bill, the federal government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/10/20/survey_4_in_5_say_healthcare.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Give Americans same health plan as Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.staugustine.com/stories/102309/opinions_2105795.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479093</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Augustine Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 and the proposed Senate bills would cost us over 10 times as much, and yet leave millions of Americans to fall through the cracks, even with the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staugustine.com/stories/102309/opinions_2105795.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The bishops and Obama paranoia</title>
    <link href="http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/catholicamerica/2009/10/obama_paranoia.html?hpid=talkbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479088</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
when it concludes that &amp;quot;...a vote for HR 3200 is a vote for tax-subsidized abortion on demand.&amp;quot; In a previous column of Catholic America I looked at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/catholicamerica/2009/10/obama_paranoia.html?hpid=talkbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/22/house-bill-raises-not-lowers-health-care-costs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479083</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The CMS Office of the Actuary analysis is based on the version of HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 bill, that was reported by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/22/house-bill-raises-not-lowers-health-care-costs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public Option Favored Heavily at Brooklyn Health Care Forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=21&amp;amp;id=31462" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6479098</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brooklyn Daily Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Bill HR 3200, now in committee, has a public option allowing citizens&amp;#39; choice and a government-run system within the general healthcare system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=21&amp;amp;id=31462&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Private care is important</title>
    <link href="http://www.lompocrecord.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_eda7cf68-beb1-11de-951e-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6479094</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lompoc Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Unfortunately,&amp;quot; as Congressman Elton Gallegly wrote in response to my inquiry, &amp;quot;HR 3200, the health-care reform bill being considered by the House ... does ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lompocrecord.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_eda7cf68-beb1-11de-951e-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care to illegals to burden system</title>
    <link href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/oct/21/health-care-illegals-burden-system/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6479089</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albert Lea Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And here&amp;#39;s what it says about the administration&amp;#39;s health care legislation (HR 3200): &#8220;Under HR 3200, a &amp;#39;Health Insurance Exchange&amp;#39; would begin operation in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/oct/21/health-care-illegals-burden-system/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gates Versus the White House</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34055" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6479087</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet as the Senate bogs down, it begs the question, just what&amp;#39;s left to be done for the House to send HR 3200 (or some new version of it) to the Senate as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34055&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Religious leaders pressure Durbin for public option</title>
    <link href="http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=142647" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442505</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medill Reports: Chicago</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The public option is part of House Bill HR 3200, which would ensure that all US residents have access to health insurance. The group of about 30 religious ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=142647&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small Group Health Carriers Draw Fire At Hiring</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/10/Pages/Small-Group-Health-Carriers-Draw-Fire-At-Hiring.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442504</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The National Health Insurance Exchange system proposed in HR 3200, the House health bill, would help small employers, by helping them get standardized plans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/10/Pages/Small-Group-Health-Carriers-Draw-Fire-At-Hiring.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gerlach talks health care, budget issues with Chamber</title>
    <link href="http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4ade1a56660f2594233273.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442503</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Phoenixville News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Gerlach, who announced earlier this year his plans to run for governor in 2010, delved into the issue of health care, especially HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4ade1a56660f2594233273.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/senator-claims-ama-selling-its-support/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442501</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Based on the provisions of the House health care bill (HR 3200), here are the simple facts: &#8226; As millions of Americans are moved from private insurance to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/senator-claims-ama-selling-its-support/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/mcmahon_holds_health_care_foru.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442500</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SILive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He told the 100 residents who attended the two-hour forum in the Shore Hill Community Center that the &amp;quot;situation remains very fluid&amp;quot; with the bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/mcmahon_holds_health_care_foru.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=17420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442499</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
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Stupak is leading the battle in Congress on HR 3200 and against the Capps Amendment that pro-abortion lawmakers added to deceive the public into thinking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=17420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Tries to Bribe Seniors With COLA</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34033" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6437940</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HumanEvents.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...(and fail) to buy off the votes of seniors who are rightly skeptical of Obamacare. It&#8217;s all the more urgent for Democrats with H.R.3200, the House&#8217;s version of Obamacare which was the tinder for hundreds of &#8220;town hall&#8221; prairie fires across the c&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34033&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: &amp;quot;End of life&amp;quot; counseling</title>
    <link href="http://universe.byu.edu/node/3208" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6436841</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BYU Newsnet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 says Medicare will pay for one of these counseling sessions every five years. They can receive counseling on the type of treatment they wish to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://universe.byu.edu/node/3208&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Could Work Until Christmas This Year</title>
    <link href="http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62368" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6436840</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The reason &#8211; an initial House vote on health care overhaul (HR 3200) will probably slip into November. The vote will not come before this year&amp;#39;s off-year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62368&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cost of House Overhaul Plans Estimated at Around $900 Billion</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/19/Cost-of-House-Overhaul-Plans-Estimated-at-Around-900-Billion.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432939</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In an effort to reduce the cost of the chamber&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3200) from $1.2 trillion, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/19/Cost-of-House-Overhaul-Plans-Estimated-at-Around-900-Billion.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The bishops and Obama paranoia</title>
    <link href="http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/catholicamerica/2009/10/obama_paranoia.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432938</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>On Faith (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
when it concludes that &amp;quot;...a vote for HR 3200 is a vote for tax-subsidized abortion on demand.&amp;quot; In a previous column of Catholic America I looked at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/catholicamerica/2009/10/obama_paranoia.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medical students speak for rights of uninsured.</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19196-Albany-in-Pictures-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Medical-students-speak-for-rights-of-uninsured" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432937</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The people fighting for this single-prayer health care plan do not believe the present Congressional plans, like HR 3200, will cut it without specific ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19196-Albany-in-Pictures-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Medical-students-speak-for-rights-of-uninsured&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Politics/obama-health-care-abc-news-washington-post-poll/story?id=8863442" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432936</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The reason &#8211; an initial House vote on health care overhaul (HR 3200) will probably slip into November. The vote will not come before this year&amp;#39;s off-year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Politics/obama-health-care-abc-news-washington-post-poll/story?id=8863442&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Nuclear Option&amp;#39; on Obamcare Goes Forward</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34024" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432934</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Democrats pulled the trigger last week on the nuclear option for HR 3200, the government takeover of health care, setting into motion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34024&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bread and Circuses and Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6427574</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill now being prepared under the reconciliation cloak will so closely resemble HR 3200 -- the bill that caused the townhall revolt in August -- that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Grins and groans</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-leader.com/opinions/x1579582645/Grins-and-groans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6427573</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Massa crossed party lines and voted against the 2009 energy bill, the Iraq emergency supplemental bill and plans on voting against HR 3200, the Democratic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/opinions/x1579582645/Grins-and-groans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/18/AR2009101801124.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6479096</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HULIQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the Senate Finance Committee voted for the Baucus plan, the House has another health insurance version (HR 3200) which was placed on the Union floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/18/AR2009101801124.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/20/analysis_courting_doctors_in_special_interest_war/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6442506</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HULIQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the Senate Finance Committee voted for the Baucus plan, the House has another health insurance version (HR 3200) which was placed on the Union floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/20/analysis_courting_doctors_in_special_interest_war/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-/1068/673556/-/t2b8vl/-/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6442502</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Davis voted in committee in favor of HR 3200, the Obama administration-backed healthcare reform bill which included a public option. &#8220;The goal of HR 3200 is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-/1068/673556/-/t2b8vl/-/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.watoday.com.au/opinion/politics/supporters-try-to-put-some-bite-into-obamas-persona-20091019-h51q.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6436838</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Davis voted in committee in favor of HR 3200, the Obama administration-backed healthcare reform bill which included a public option. &#8220;The goal of HR 3200 is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watoday.com.au/opinion/politics/supporters-try-to-put-some-bite-into-obamas-persona-20091019-h51q.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/17/obama-administration-drops-gag-order-private-health-insurer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6432935</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Davis voted in committee in favor of HR 3200, the Obama administration-backed healthcare reform bill which included a public option. &#8220;The goal of HR 3200 is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/17/obama-administration-drops-gag-order-private-health-insurer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healing a sick nation: Experts agree health care reform is needed, but how?</title>
    <link href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-healing-sick-nation-experts-agree-health-care-reform-/2009/10/18/4429526.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6424897</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TMCnet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kingston added, &amp;quot;However, I will oppose HR 3200 for a number of reasons. First, the cost. We are already $11 trillion in debt, and to embark in a new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-healing-sick-nation-experts-agree-health-care-reform-/2009/10/18/4429526.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.huliq.com/8684/87778/public-option-health-insurance-still-open-topic" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6424896</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HULIQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the Senate Finance Committee voted for the Baucus plan, the House has another health insurance version (HR 3200) which was placed on the Union floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huliq.com/8684/87778/public-option-health-insurance-still-open-topic&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WHERE DOES YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE STAND ON HEALTHCARE REFORM?</title>
    <link href="http://eastcountymagazine.org/node/2088" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6424895</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Davis voted in committee in favor of HR 3200, the Obama administration-backed healthcare reform bill which included a public option. &#8220;The goal of HR 3200 is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastcountymagazine.org/node/2088&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wilson seeks passage of &amp;#39;good bill&amp;#39; on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesanddemocrat.com/articles/2009/10/18/news/doc4ada9b4a3fa1f090496359.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6419186</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orangeburg Times Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current bill under debate, HR 3200, &#8220;is a risk to the value of the American dollar. This is going to be a burden on you,&#8221; he said. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesanddemocrat.com/articles/2009/10/18/news/doc4ada9b4a3fa1f090496359.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/18/give-seniors-a-choice/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6419150</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the Democrats in the House push their costly government-controlled health care plan, HR 3200, on the American public, my primary objective is to make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/18/give-seniors-a-choice/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Choices&amp;#39; are really no choice</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=329533&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6419149</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In fact, the health care bill before the House (HR 3200) there is even a &amp;quot;Health Choices Commissioner,&amp;quot; to be appointed by the president, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=329533&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-opinion-gop-health-care-101809-link,0,5541986.storylink" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6413075</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sun-Sentinel.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, along with the other Democrat-authored legislative proposals now before Congress will cut Medicare, cripple the private insurance industry, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-opinion-gop-health-care-101809-link,0,5541986.storylink&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman speaks to crowd of 100 in Barnwell</title>
    <link href="http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/latest/lat_702616.shtml?v=1848" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6413073</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The congressman strongly criticized HR 3200 &#8211; America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 &#8211; the House health care bill. Mr. Wilson said he has read the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/latest/lat_702616.shtml?v=1848&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Next Step As Obamacare Goes Nuclear</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34004" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6660262</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives yesterday set into motion the nuclear option for HR 3200 that would make it possible for the Senate to pass ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34004&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6318955/Republican-senator-Olympia-Snowe-backs-Barack-Obama-healthcare-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6442507</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As part of its health reform bill (HR 3200), the House has recommended a tax surcharge on the richest 1.3 percent of Americans - families with incomes over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6318955/Republican-senator-Olympia-Snowe-backs-Barack-Obama-healthcare-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/16/baucus-senate-dems-support-health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6436839</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
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The House of Representatives yesterday set into motion the nuclear option for HR 3200 that would make it possible for the Senate to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/16/baucus-senate-dems-support-health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN0749607120091018" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6424908</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Charlie Rangel held in the Ways and Means Committee that apparently certified the House version of the pro-abortion health care bill, HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN0749607120091018&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newamerica.net/blog/new-health-dialogue/2009/health-reform-closer-goal-line-and-its-historic-goal-line-15383" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6419187</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... bill (HR 3200), which was unanimously supported by apa&amp;#39;s Board of Trustees last month (see APA Board Takes Stance on Health Reform Proposals). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newamerica.net/blog/new-health-dialogue/2009/health-reform-closer-goal-line-and-its-historic-goal-line-15383&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>APA Responds to Baucus on Health Care Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/44/20/1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6413076</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... bill (HR 3200), which was unanimously supported by APA&amp;#39;s Board of Trustees last month (see APA Board Takes Stance on Health Reform Proposals). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/44/20/1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/GOP-Establishment-and-Grassroots-Clash-in-NY-Race-1324" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6413074</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Weekly Standard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Her spokesman Burns even declined to say whether or not she&amp;#39;d vote for HR 3200, the House version of Obamacare. It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s clear why left-wing blogger Markos ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/GOP-Establishment-and-Grassroots-Clash-in-NY-Race-1324&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Democrats Give Senate Nuclear Option on Pro-Abortion Health Care Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5572.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6413072</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Charlie Rangel held in the Ways and Means Committee that apparently certified the House version of the pro-abortion health care bill, HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5572.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/news/local/63812372.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6406577</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Weekly Standard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Her spokesman Burns even declined to say whether or not she&amp;#39;d vote for HR 3200, the House version of Obamacare. It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s clear why left-wing blogger Markos ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/news/local/63812372.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=11930" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404217</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>America Magazine (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By logging onto www.hearthebill.org, any citizen with 24 hours to spare can hear a full audio reading of the entire thousand-plus pages of HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=11930&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bills sidestep medical errors issue</title>
    <link href="http://www.connpost.com/breakingnews/ci_13573033" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404214</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connecticut Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bills are the Tri-Committee House Bill HR 3200 (House); Senate Finance Committee Bill (Finance); Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connpost.com/breakingnews/ci_13573033&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Albert Meyer: The case for single payer</title>
    <link href="http://www.gainesville.com/article/20091016/NEWS/910169916/1008/WEATHER?Title=Albert-Meyer-The-case-for-single-payer" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404212</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gainesville Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the next few weeks there will be an amendment offered by congressman Anthony Weiner to replace Division A of HR 3200 with the text of HR 676 (the single ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gainesville.com/article/20091016/NEWS/910169916/1008/WEATHER?Title=Albert-Meyer-The-case-for-single-payer&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Frelinghuysen says the health care debate is an important issue</title>
    <link href="http://www.recordernewspapers.com/articles/2009/10/16/the_progress/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4ad7263e80e4b160066830.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404211</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Caldwell Progress</name>
    </author>
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I have read every paragraph of the 1200-page HR 3200, introduced in the House of Representatives and I have come to the conclusion that this bill represents ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordernewspapers.com/articles/2009/10/16/the_progress/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4ad7263e80e4b160066830.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/post_33.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404210</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Weekly Standard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Her spokesman Burns even declined to say whether or not she&amp;#39;d vote for HR 3200, the House version of Obamacare. It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s clear why left-wing blogger Markos ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/post_33.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>25 Million Underinsured Americans &amp;#39;Might As Well Be on the Moon&amp;#39; for Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/926" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404209</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The heart-wrenching testimony of these patients, combined with the fact that HR 3200 -- America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act -- is moving toward the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/926&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/15/house-panel-paves-way-nuclear-option-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404208</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives yesterday set into motion the nuclear option for HR 3200 that would make it possible for the Senate to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/15/house-panel-paves-way-nuclear-option-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House, white coats, whitewash?</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/10/white-house-white-coats-whitewash.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6404215</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here&amp;#39;s a question from a recent poll, taken from 1700 doctor respondents ... Overall, do you support the House Bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/10/white-house-white-coats-whitewash.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats prepare to pass Obamacare using the &amp;#39;nuclear&amp;#39; option</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-268-Right-Side-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Democrats-prepare-to-pass-Obamacare-using-the-nuclear-option" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6404213</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill the Democrats have certified for &#8220;reconciliation&#8221; is HR 3200 that was passed out of committee before the August break, and caused such outrage at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-268-Right-Side-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Democrats-prepare-to-pass-Obamacare-using-the-nuclear-option&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Things You Can Do to Fight Woo - Right Now</title>
    <link href="http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/swift-blog/737-two-things-you-can-do-to-fight-woo-right-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6396710</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>James Randi Educational Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...by Christian Science practitioners. To locate the House bill, go to: Pick the &quot;reported version and search the page for Sec. 125. H.R.3200 Neither the Commissioner nor any health insurance issuer offering health insurance coverage through the Exchange s&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/swift-blog/737-two-things-you-can-do-to-fight-woo-right-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kbnd.com/361030.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394269</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KBND</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate is reconciling different versions of Health Care Reform and the US House has HR 3200 that will be debated. Oregon&amp;#39;s Peter Defazio says equalizing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kbnd.com/361030.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/12/pelosi-key-gop-playbook/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394268</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Clinton pushes for healthcare bills, that will impoverish American taxpayers, and undermine American&amp;#39;s Constitutional rights, like HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/12/pelosi-key-gop-playbook/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6328083/Barack-Obamas-health-care-plan-could-get-support-from-second-Republican-senator.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394266</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Y.) held a hearing this morning to certify that HR 3200 -- the main House Obamacare bill which was the subject of all the town hall rage in August -- has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6328083/Barack-Obamas-health-care-plan-could-get-support-from-second-Republican-senator.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama: Hands-off Education!</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33971" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394205</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even the president&amp;#39;s first attempt at health care reform, HR 3200, contained provisions for early child education and home visitation that has earned it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33971&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rally for health choices</title>
    <link href="http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1255577112318740.xml&amp;amp;coll=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394204</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Patriot-News - PennLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The rally to support HR 3200, also known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, began at 5 am and was expected to go past 9 pm with a candlelight vigil ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1255577112318740.xml&amp;amp;coll=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STUPAK STATEMENT ON THE PROBLEM OF UNDERINSURANCE</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/10/stupak-statement-on-the-problem-of-underinsurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394203</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House will soon vote on HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. HR 3200 does not allow insurance companies to rescind your policies ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/10/stupak-statement-on-the-problem-of-underinsurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-18664-Detroit-Business-Development-Examiner~y2009m10d15-QARY--Congress-puts-value-on-human-life" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394202</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although the final bill being voted on this week in Congress has yet to be written, a troubling aspect has surfaced in HR 3200 (pages 425-430). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-18664-Detroit-Business-Development-Examiner~y2009m10d15-QARY--Congress-puts-value-on-human-life&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welch talks health care (10/15/09)</title>
    <link href="http://www.willistonobserver.com/index.php/Welch-talks-health-care-10/15/09.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394201</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Williston Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House will soon move toward a vote on HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, the Democratic congressman said. In the case of health care, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.willistonobserver.com/index.php/Welch-talks-health-care-10/15/09.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Take - By US Rep. Pete Hoekstra</title>
    <link href="http://www.hollandsentinel.com/opinions/x1801867246/My-Take-By-U-S-Rep-Pete-Hoekstra" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394199</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HollandSentinel.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Pete Hoekstra The tea parties and level of grassroots opposition to HR 3200 in August might have stalled the progress on health care reform, but the current ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hollandsentinel.com/opinions/x1801867246/My-Take-By-U-S-Rep-Pete-Hoekstra&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BREAKING: Dems Go Nuclear on Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33997" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394197</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Y.) held a hearing this morning to certify that HR 3200 -- the main House Obamacare bill which was the subject of all the town hall rage in August -- has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33997&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/oct/13/healthcare-senate-finance-committee-baucus-snowe" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6394267</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But HR 3200 and the Baucus Bill are not equal in the rules they dictate to insurers, Haislmaier adds. &amp;quot;The problem with what&amp;#39;s coming out of the Senate and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/oct/13/healthcare-senate-finance-committee-baucus-snowe&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/10/health_care_reform_advocates_s.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6394200</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PennLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 includes a public option supporters claim will help make health insurance more affordable.Supporters of a House of Representatives health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/10/health_care_reform_advocates_s.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/13/politics/main5382224.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6394198</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But HR 3200 and the Baucus Bill are not equal in the rules they dictate to insurers, Haislmaier adds. &amp;quot;The problem with what&amp;#39;s coming out of the Senate and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/13/politics/main5382224.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/55894606.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389327</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Standard Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
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The report was delayed by ABC until after Henry Waxman&amp;#39;s House Committee voted on HR 3200. Since leaving his ABC (&amp;quot;20-20&amp;quot;) program, Stossel has signed with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/55894606.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://reason.com/blog/2009/10/14/were-not-a-death-panel-but-we" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389326</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reason Online</name>
    </author>
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If HR 3200 did not contain any discussion of death panels, that would be the scandal. Help Reason celebrate its next 40 years. Donate Now!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reason.com/blog/2009/10/14/were-not-a-death-panel-but-we&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gerlach talks health care, budget issues with chamber</title>
    <link href="http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2009/10/14/business/srv0000006617109.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389324</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pottstown Mercury</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Gerlach, who announced earlier this year his plans to run for governor in 2010, delved into the issue of health care, especially HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2009/10/14/business/srv0000006617109.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>College Republicans bring views on healthcare to UNCW campus</title>
    <link href="http://www.theseahawk.org/news/2009/10/14/News/College.Republicans.Bring.Views.On.Healthcare.To.Uncw.Campus-3802864.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389323</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNCW Seahawk</name>
    </author>
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The College Republicans at UNCW hosted a &amp;quot;Hands Off My Health Care&amp;quot; event on campus Friday to inform students about the proposed health care bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theseahawk.org/news/2009/10/14/News/College.Republicans.Bring.Views.On.Healthcare.To.Uncw.Campus-3802864.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-10-12-healthcare_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389322</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
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The House reform bill (HR 3200) and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee&amp;#39;s reform bill (S 1679) were approved earlier this summer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-10-12-healthcare_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>An Enduring Insurance Exchange</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/an_enduring_insurance_exchange_101409/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389321</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
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But HR 3200 and the Baucus Bill are not equal in the rules they dictate to insurers, Haislmaier adds. &amp;quot;The problem with what&amp;#39;s coming out of the Senate and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/an_enduring_insurance_exchange_101409/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7462-Atlanta-Faith--Family-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Health-care-video-You-should-be-ashamedsays-Texas-senior-citizen" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389320</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PennLive.com</name>
    </author>
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HR 3200 includes a public option supporters claim will help make health insurance more affordable.Supporters of a House of Representatives health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7462-Atlanta-Faith--Family-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Health-care-video-You-should-be-ashamedsays-Texas-senior-citizen&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is It Jobs, Or Isn&amp;#39;t It?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?AID=41520&amp;amp;CHID=36" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6382311</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Harrisonburg Daily News Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... further mandates on business like paid-leave requirements and the 5.4 percent health-care surtax on the wealthy written into HR 3200, the House plan. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?AID=41520&amp;amp;CHID=36&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Study: NH business health tab would top $215m</title>
    <link href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Study%3A+NH+business+health+tab+would+top+%24215m&amp;amp;articleId=50cfd710-0dd1-4fdc-9680-66cc541f54c9" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6382306</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
J. Scott Moody and Dr. Wendy P. Warcholik, writing for Republican activist Fred Tausch&amp;#39;s grassroots STEWARD group, conclude that HR 3200 contains &amp;quot;hidden ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Study%3A+NH+business+health+tab+would+top+%24215m&amp;amp;articleId=50cfd710-0dd1-4fdc-9680-66cc541f54c9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa makes case for health reform</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009910140339" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6382305</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Massa reiterated his opposition to HR 3200 on several fronts. He said that it is not budget-neutral and that fiscal responsibility should apply across all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009910140339&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/12/health_care_spending_reductions_elusive_specialists_say/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6389325</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chadron Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The report examines how health reform legislation in the House of Representatives (HR 3200) will make health insurance more affordable and will eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/12/health_care_spending_reductions_elusive_specialists_say/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/13/political-battle-looms-health-care-passes-key-senate-hurdle/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6382310</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Each of them, including the Kennedy measure in the Senate and the three versions of HR 3200 in the House, include massive abortion funding and mandates. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/13/political-battle-looms-health-care-passes-key-senate-hurdle/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Nurse&amp;#39;s View of Ethics and Health Care Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=55347" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6382309</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
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I&amp;#39;ve read much of HR 3200, [one of three] health care reform bill[s] currently being pushed by the Obama administration, and I agree with the critics who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=55347&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gov Signs Key Medi-Cal Improvements, Vetoes Most Consumer Protections And ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2009/10/gov_signs_key_m.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377357</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Progress Report</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... have been significantly discussed in the national health reform debate, and included in the major health reform proposals in Congress, like HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2009/10/gov_signs_key_m.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform draws Sen. Keiser, Rep. Williams to DC</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/1001821.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377355</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Smith in the House and could be the price of a vote from him and other Democrats when weighing in on the three variants of HR 3200 in that chamber.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/1001821.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nationwide TEA party leaders ask President to answer questions</title>
    <link href="http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24850&amp;amp;n=tead-off-americans-nationwide-tea-party-leaders-ask-president-to-answer-questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377354</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilson County News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Is the Congressional Research Service in error when it states that HR 3200 contains no restrictions on illegals receiving health care benefits? 3. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24850&amp;amp;n=tead-off-americans-nationwide-tea-party-leaders-ask-president-to-answer-questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Morning Bell: Obamacare Sends Deficits Off Cliff</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/13/morning-bell-obamacare-sends-deficits-off-cliff/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377351</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Look at these charts on spending levels in the HR 3200 and the Baucus bill over time. Notice how in both bills the increased revenues (aka tax hikes) occur ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/13/morning-bell-obamacare-sends-deficits-off-cliff/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Group unites to read, discuss health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20091013/NEWS01/910130302/1002" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377350</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zanesville Times Recorder</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Jeff Williamson and Suellen Skinner also share a belief that the health care system and proposed health bill HR 3200 are in dire need of an overhaul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20091013/NEWS01/910130302/1002&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa stops in Rochester for Rotary luncheon</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200991013011" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377349</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... D-Corning, reiterated his concerns for HR 3200, one of the health-care reform bills being discussed in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200991013011&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/12/AR2009101203165.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377348</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Each of them, including the Kennedy measure in the Senate and the three versions of HR 3200 in the House, include massive abortion funding and mandates. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/12/AR2009101203165.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi predicts vote by Thanksgiving</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/10/13/2097623.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377347</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
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At a press conference today on Capitol Hill touting Democrats&amp;#39; plan to add a provision to the healthcare reform bill HR 3200 allowing younger Americans to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/10/13/2097623.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Colorado&amp;#39;s Diana degette reports passage of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-12717-Denver-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Colorados-Diana-DeGette-reports-passage-of-HR-3200-Americas-Affordable-Health-Care-Choices-Act" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6377346</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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Colorado Congresswoman Diana degette, Democratic Deputy House Majority Whip reported today the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-12717-Denver-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Colorados-Diana-DeGette-reports-passage-of-HR-3200-Americas-Affordable-Health-Care-Choices-Act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/12/carter-obama-allen-west-race-card/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6372253</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
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I know from my own town hall meetings there is significant opposition to the introduced version of HR 3200, as many agreed it would lead to a government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/12/carter-obama-allen-west-race-card/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/10/13/ST2009101300095.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6372252</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Illini</name>
    </author>
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The main House bill, HR 3200, puts a 2.5 percent tax on income for anyone who doesn&amp;#39;t buy insurance. The Finance Committee bill fines those who don&amp;#39;t buy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/10/13/ST2009101300095.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Baucus Bill Grows Big Government</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33925" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6413062</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events Online</name>
    </author>
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...and the House Rules Committee must meld together the disparate committee provisions of the massive $1.3 trillion House bill (H.R.3200),&#160; replete with a Medicare-style &#8220;public plan&#8221; to compete against private health plans. That big baby, by the way,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33925&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Members of Congress deserve chance to consider bills without all the rush</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/forum/x544700121/Members-of-Congress-deserve-chance-to-consider-bills-without-all-the-rush" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6389328</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
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I know from my own town hall meetings there is significant opposition to the introduced version of HR 3200, as many agreed it would lead to a government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/forum/x544700121/Members-of-Congress-deserve-chance-to-consider-bills-without-all-the-rush&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5567.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6377356</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
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&#8220;In summary, Section 207 of HR 3200 creates a Health Insurance Exchange Trust Fund, appropriates amounts to the Fund, and requires payments from the Fund,&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5567.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Keep Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS124789+12-Oct-2009+BW20091012" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369348</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
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Those same groups had previously endorsed a similar amendment added to the House Energy and Commerce Committee health care reform bill, HR 3200, from Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS124789+12-Oct-2009+BW20091012&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5558.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369347</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;In summary, Section 207 of HR 3200 creates a Health Insurance Exchange Trust Fund, appropriates amounts to the Fund, and requires payments from the Fund,&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5558.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Group unites to read, discuss health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20091012/UPDATES01/91012016" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369345</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zanesville Times Recorder</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... but Jeff Williamson and Suellen Skinner also share a belief the health care system and proposed health bill HR 3200 are in dire need of an overhaul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20091012/UPDATES01/91012016&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-10-voa16.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369344</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chadron Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The report examines how health reform legislation in the House of Representatives (HR 3200) will make health insurance more affordable and will eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-10-voa16.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why Obama Took Control of the Census</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,564640,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6369343</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to the CRS, &amp;quot;HR 3200 does not contain any restrictions on non-citizens whether legally or illegally present, or in the United States temporarily ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,564640,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-gop-version-healthcare-plan/story?id=8790706" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6377352</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Hollywood (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We do understand and that is why President Obama and the Democratic Congress cannot get HR 3200 passed in its current form despite their overwhelming ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-gop-version-healthcare-plan/story?id=8790706&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=851476" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6369346</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Hollywood (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We do understand and that is why President Obama and the Democratic Congress cannot get HR 3200 passed in its current form despite their overwhelming ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=851476&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/10/open-letter-to-the-president-senators-congressmen/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6361539</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dakota Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Citizens who read the health care reform bill (HR 3200) online and attended town hall meetings with their congressional representatives were shocked, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/10/open-letter-to-the-president-senators-congressmen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER &#8212; Reform critics&amp;#39; lack of logic</title>
    <link href="http://www.hollandsentinel.com/opinions/x1699625040/LETTER-Reform-critics-lack-of-logic" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6361538</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HollandSentinel.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But nobody has read the bill (HR 3200), they say. Stop trying to &#8220;ram it down our throats,&#8221; they say, &#8220;What is the hurry?&#8221; In November 2001 &#8212; less than two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hollandsentinel.com/opinions/x1699625040/LETTER-Reform-critics-lack-of-logic&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/fdemartini/2009/10/11/die-quickly/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6361537</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Hollywood (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We do understand and that is why President Obama and the Democratic Congress cannot get HR 3200 passed in its current form despite their overwhelming ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/fdemartini/2009/10/11/die-quickly/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/10/for-obama-selling-health-care-is-now-an-inside-outside-game/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6356718</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McClatchy Washington Bureau</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The leading House bill (HR 3200), for instance, forces all Americans to buy &amp;quot;acceptable&amp;quot; health insurance. The federal government will decide what that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/10/for-obama-selling-health-care-is-now-an-inside-outside-game/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteers read health care bill in Virginia Beach</title>
    <link href="http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/volunteers-read-health-care-bill-virginia-beach" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6356704</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Virginian-Pilot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Their point was to send a message that HR 3200 is incomprehensible to the average person. All readers agreed: Nothing they read made sense, said Robert K. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/volunteers-read-health-care-bill-virginia-beach&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Using COBRA or waiting for Medicare? Local experts tackle your health care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cantonrep.com/lifestyle/health/x1992010888/Using-COBRA-or-waiting-for-Medicare-Local-experts-tackle-your-health-care-questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6356703</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canton Repository</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Q. HR 3200 limits the compensation for doctors. Why would anyone consider becoming a doctor? HR 3200 and other proposals offer a number of provisions for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cantonrep.com/lifestyle/health/x1992010888/Using-COBRA-or-waiting-for-Medicare-Local-experts-tackle-your-health-care-questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1275708.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6356701</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McClatchy Washington Bureau</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The leading House bill (HR 3200), for instance, forces all Americans to buy &amp;quot;acceptable&amp;quot; health insurance. The federal government will decide what that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1275708.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Criticism about support for seniors was far from the mark</title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/opinion/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/10/criticism_about_support_for_se.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6349787</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Just last week, I joined 68 of my colleagues in the House in urging the Speaker of the House to retain a provision in HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/opinion/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/10/criticism_about_support_for_se.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteers reading national health care bill in Virginia Beach</title>
    <link href="http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/volunteers-reading-national-health-care-bill-virginia-beach" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6349786</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Virginian-Pilot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
John D. Dingell, a democrat from Michigan, filed HR 3200, titled the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, in July in an effort to reduce health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/volunteers-reading-national-health-care-bill-virginia-beach&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/10/AR2009101000498.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6349785</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McClatchy Washington Bureau</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The leading House bill (HR 3200), for instance, forces all Americans to buy &amp;quot;acceptable&amp;quot; health insurance. The federal government will decide what that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/10/AR2009101000498.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman promotes health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/oct/10/congressman-promotes-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6344151</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Joseph News-Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The representative said HR 3200 threatens to damage the Medicare system and its ability to reimburse health providers in a way that cover costs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/oct/10/congressman-promotes-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2009/20091008-Democrats.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6349791</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All four have taken leading roles in the current health care debates on Capitol Hill and all support HR 3200, the main health care bill passed by the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2009/20091008-Democrats.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/obama-talks-up-counterterrorism-efforts/?hp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6349790</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... over the health care &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, Rogers&amp;#39; opening statement at the hearing on HR 3200 has received nearly four and one half million views on youtube. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/obama-talks-up-counterterrorism-efforts/?hp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/national/article/obamas_health_care_plans_get_boost_from_auditors/98690/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6349789</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... on private health insurers to help pay for expanding coverage in their health care overhaul legislation (HR 3200), CQ Today reports (CQ Today, 10/8). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/national/article/obamas_health_care_plans_get_boost_from_auditors/98690/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Friday</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/9/791221/-Health-Care-Friday" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6344152</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All four have taken leading roles in the current health care debates on Capitol Hill and all support HR 3200, the main health care bill passed by the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/9/791221/-Health-Care-Friday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsday.com/columnists/saul-friedman/can-health-care-reform-help-medicare-1.1514316" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6344150</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hampshire Business Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since the discussion is now centered on insurance, it is worthwhile considering the merit of the existing proposal otherwise knows as HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/columnists/saul-friedman/can-health-care-reform-help-medicare-1.1514316&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/07/politics/main5369965.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6344148</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On July 14, the CBO and JCT completed a preliminary analysis of the coverage provisions included in the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/07/politics/main5369965.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Democrats Mull Plan for &amp;#39;Windfall Profits&amp;#39; Tax on Insurers</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/9/House-Democrats-Mull-Proposal-for-Windfall-Profits-Tax-on-Insurers.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341536</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... on private health insurers to help pay for expanding coverage in their health care overhaul legislation (HR 3200), CQ Today reports (CQ Today, 10/8). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/9/House-Democrats-Mull-Proposal-for-Windfall-Profits-Tax-on-Insurers.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak has third telephone town hall meeting</title>
    <link href="http://ourmidland.com/articles/2009/10/09/local_news/2141049.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341535</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Midland Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Stupak set the record straight on several myths surrounding who and what will be covered under HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourmidland.com/articles/2009/10/09/local_news/2141049.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healing our health-care system</title>
    <link href="http://nhbr.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091009/NEWS01/910079968" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341533</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hampshire Business Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since the discussion is now centered on insurance, it is worthwhile considering the merit of the existing proposal otherwise knows as HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nhbr.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091009/NEWS01/910079968&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate 2010: Most endangered seats</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/28103.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341532</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Go to http://healthcarehorserace.com... for a list of the Sections of the HR 3200 healthcare bill that are alarming because, I believe they undermine/remove ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/28103.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Bishops: Heath Package Still Funding Abortions</title>
    <link href="http://www.zenit.org/article-27134?l=english" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341531</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zenit News Agency</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If HR 3200 and its counterpart in the Senate are voted into law, the federal government, with our money, will go from funding a very small number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zenit.org/article-27134?l=english&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/10/07/president-obama-received-afghanistan-troop-request-last-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341530</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... over the health care &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, Rogers&amp;#39; opening statement at the hearing on HR 3200 has received nearly four and one half million views on youtube. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/10/07/president-obama-received-afghanistan-troop-request-last-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Consumer Protections Pending on Gov&amp;#39;s Desk</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2009/10/new_consumer_pr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341528</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Progress Report</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The major health reform proposals in Congress, like HR 3200, address these issues as well, whether preventing rescission of coverage, gender discrimination, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2009/10/new_consumer_pr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/07/cbo-release-cost-report-sweeping-senate-health-care-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341526</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On July 14, the CBO and JCT completed a preliminary analysis of the coverage provisions included in the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/07/cbo-release-cost-report-sweeping-senate-health-care-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5499.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341525</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Capps Amendment, which a House committee added to HR 3200 this summer, would set forth the guidelines that Johnson says allow expansive abortion funding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5499.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Single-payer supporters rallying</title>
    <link href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=850980&amp;amp;category=ALBANY" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341524</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposed amendment would replace the main health reform bill in the House (HR 3200) with a single-payer system. The amendment has not be voted on. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=850980&amp;amp;category=ALBANY&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Is Your Congressman&amp;#39;s Health Care Plan?</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,562925,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341523</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under HR-3200, the president&amp;#39;s plan, these types of high-deductible plans, which have lower premiums, will no longer be available. They&amp;#39;re not allowed under ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,562925,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8776818" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6341534</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
They have a couple of different bills (HR 3200 and the Max Baucus bill) and reportedly over 500 amendments. The Democrats completely own this healthcare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8776818&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate &amp;#39;Obamacare&amp;#39; Concept Costs $829 Billion</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33881" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331207</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... that more resembles the dreaded radical HR 3200, the horrors of which were read aloud at town hall meetings across the country over the summer break. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33881&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health coverage in Nebraska: How will health reform help?</title>
    <link href="http://www.thechadronnews.com/articles/2009/10/08/chadron/opinion/doc4acb9701c9807360477306.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331205</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chadron Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The report examines how health reform legislation in the House of Representatives (HR 3200) will make health insurance more affordable and will eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thechadronnews.com/articles/2009/10/08/chadron/opinion/doc4acb9701c9807360477306.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Speed readers needed!</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/10/08/2092787.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331204</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 for example is just garbage. So speed read any document Pelsoi or Reid puts up all you want, it won&amp;#39;t matter. No, Bachmann, YOU are an embarrassment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/10/08/2092787.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=8778327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331203</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The strategy would also make it so HR 3200, the bill that three House committees have already approved, would no longer be considered. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=8778327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=705888" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331202</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the House prepares for floor debate on its health reform bill (HR 3200), Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday touted the legislation&amp;#39;s benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=705888&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats Attack Pro-Life Rep. Michele Bachmann on Abortion, Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/state4492.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331201</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bachmann has pointed out how HR 3200, the main health care legislation in the House, could allow school-based clinics that could foster abortions without ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/state4492.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#187; Illegal Immigrants and HR 3200: Estimate of Potential Costs to Taxpayers ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cis.org/IllegalsAndHealthCareHR3200" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6564252</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Immigration Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Even though HR 3200 states that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the proposed taxpayer-funded affordable premium credits, there is nothing in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cis.org/IllegalsAndHealthCareHR3200&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5556.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6361521</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;HR 3200 directly appropriates massive subsidies for premiums and cost-sharing that would not flow through the HHS appropriations bill and thus would not be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5556.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/njs_public_health_economy_thre.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6331200</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Immigration Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even though HR 3200 states that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the proposed taxpayer-funded affordable premium credits, there is nothing in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/njs_public_health_economy_thre.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawyer-speak makes bill uncomprehensible</title>
    <link href="http://www.app.com/article/20091007/OPINION04/910080311/1028/OPINION/Lawyer-speak+makes+bill+uncomprehensible" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319696</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Asbury Park Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I read the draft of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 &#8212; almost all 850 pages, about 900000 words &#8212; and I needed all eight Tylenols I ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.app.com/article/20091007/OPINION04/910080311/1028/OPINION/Lawyer-speak+makes+bill+uncomprehensible&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama speech more than &amp;#39;a show?&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/27997.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319694</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Go to http://healthcarehorserace.com... for a list of the Sections of the HR 3200 healthcare bill that are alarming because, I believe they undermine/remove ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/27997.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/07/senate_health_care_bill_to_cost_829_billion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319693</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Affordable Health Choices Act bill, and HR 3200, the &#8220;Tri-Committee&#8221; House health bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/07/senate_health_care_bill_to_cost_829_billion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5551.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319692</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;HR 3200 directly appropriates massive subsidies for premiums and cost-sharing that would not flow through the HHS appropriations bill and thus would not be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5551.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public Option: A Necessity?</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/public_option_a_necessity_100709/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319691</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 creates a health-insurance exchange under the guidance of the federal government that would maintain a marketplace for individuals and small ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/public_option_a_necessity_100709/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Make wishes clear on end-of-life care</title>
    <link href="http://www.buffalonews.com/149/story/820223.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6319690</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Buffalo News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the health care proposals that Congress is considering, HR 3200, has created considerable rancor and much discussion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/149/story/820223.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don't bet your future health care on political promises</title>
    <link href="http://marionstar.com/article/20091007/OPINION/910070301/1014/rss04" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6317872</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Marion Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...won't be included but Democrats voted down amendments to bar them from receiving care. What does that tell you? If a modified H.R.3200, the plan Obama supports, becomes law; our borders will be over-run by millions of people looking for free health care&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marionstar.com/article/20091007/OPINION/910070301/1014/rss04&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP to Obama: We have health plans, too</title>
    <link href="http://www.picayuneitem.com/statenews/local_story_278101820.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6394270</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Picayune Item</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... magazines, television programs and major blogs finds about 3000 mentions of the major House Democratic bill, HR 3200, in the past six months. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.picayuneitem.com/statenews/local_story_278101820.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_care_republicans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6341527</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Picayune Item</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... magazines, television programs and major blogs finds about 3000 mentions of the major House Democratic bill, HR 3200, in the past six months. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_care_republicans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Show respect for differing opinions</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=849759&amp;amp;category=OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6311014</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Based on my reading of HR 3200 and my research into the health care issue, I disagree with Wilson that the bill allows for illegal immigrants to gain health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=849759&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>5132 people give Bart an earful</title>
    <link href="http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/full_story.asp?StoryNumber=42023" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6311013</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SooToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Stupak set the record straight on several myths surrounding who and what will be covered under HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/full_story.asp?StoryNumber=42023&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where was all the outrage during past transgressions?</title>
    <link href="http://www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20091006/MISC09/910069986/1018/NONE&amp;amp;parentprofile=1070" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6311012</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sky Hi Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Where&amp;#39;s the outrage when in his recent speech our president purposefully misled Americans regarding HR 3200 and what&amp;#39;s actually in it? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20091006/MISC09/910069986/1018/NONE&amp;amp;parentprofile=1070&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apple joins an exodus of companies from US Chamber of Commerce</title>
    <link href="http://www.betanews.com/article/Apple-joins-an-exodus-of-companies-from-US-Chamber-of-Commerce/1254874892" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6311010</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BetaNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... industry -- they could bankrupt our economy,&amp;quot; reads a Web page for a petition for congresspersons to oppose the current health care reform bill HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.betanews.com/article/Apple-joins-an-exodus-of-companies-from-US-Chamber-of-Commerce/1254874892&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/oct/06/obama-healthcare-reform-senate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6311009</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>White Mountain Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The plan is already a part of the House version, HR 3200. This massive government-run system, as proposed in the House of Representatives, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/oct/06/obama-healthcare-reform-senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7422-Cobb-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Freemarket-advocates-rally-at-US-Capitol" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6310982</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) said that 53 new government agencies would be set up under HR 3200, the House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7422-Cobb-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Freemarket-advocates-rally-at-US-Capitol&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CNMI Congressman Sablan Concerned Over Cost of Medicaid Care For ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=770:cnmi-congressman-sablan-concerned-over-cost-of-medicaid-care-for-fas-migrants&amp;amp;catid=45:guam-news&amp;amp;Itemid=146" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6310979</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a letter to the Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other key leaders in the House of Representatives Kilili identified a problem with an amendment to HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=770:cnmi-congressman-sablan-concerned-over-cost-of-medicaid-care-for-fas-migrants&amp;amp;catid=45:guam-news&amp;amp;Itemid=146&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare in HR3200</title>
    <link href="http://zealfortruth.org/2009/10/medicare-in-hr3200/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6310976</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zeal For Truth (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I will quickly review the improvements to Medicare in HR 3200. For those unfamiliar with the various parts of Medicare, I will section the improvements ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zealfortruth.org/2009/10/medicare-in-hr3200/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/25271.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6310975</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tax Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The health care reform bill that has cleared committee in the House of Representatives, HR 3200, has been praised as the fundamental ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/25271.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update October 5, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://rightsidenews.com/200910056727/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-october-5-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6306171</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, FAIR released a Legislative Analysis that noted that a similar provision in the House health care bill (HR 3200) waiving the five-year waiting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rightsidenews.com/200910056727/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-october-5-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Medicare for all is best strategy</title>
    <link href="http://www.orovillemr.com/opinion/ci_13495176" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6306170</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mercury-Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even better than a public option would be Medicare for all, which we can have if Congress passes the Weiner Amendment to HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.orovillemr.com/opinion/ci_13495176&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform to pay for abortions somehow</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091006/OPINIONS02/910060313/1006/OPINIONS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6306169</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Capp s amendment to HR 3200, Section 122 (d) (4) (B), is headed abortions for which public funding is allowed . That ought to raise some question, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091006/OPINIONS02/910060313/1006/OPINIONS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.yankton.net/articles/2009/10/06/community/doc4acacf1581a4b098926486.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6306168</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yankton Daily Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;It took me three full days to read HR 3200, which is 1026 pages of what I would call a nightmare for South Dakota, between taxing small businesses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yankton.net/articles/2009/10/06/community/doc4acacf1581a4b098926486.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5524.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6313730</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
11 letter to members of Congress, explaining that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the &#8220;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5524.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=17314" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6310980</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
11 letter to members of Congress, explaining that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the &#8220;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=17314&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://progressivestates.org/node/23722" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6310977</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Let&amp;#39;s be clear: HR 3200 would definitely make illegal aliens the beneficiaries of taxpayer-funded health care. It and the HELP bill would effectively result ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressivestates.org/node/23722&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/oct/06/alan-grayson-healthcare-democrats" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6310974</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That very process which was outlined in HR 3200 was exaggerated by some and described as death panels. The phrase tried to define the process as a group of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/oct/06/alan-grayson-healthcare-democrats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-surprise-surprise-abortion-is-still-in-the-health-care-bill-r-1254756623" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6306167</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
11 letter to members of Congress, explaining that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the &#8220;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-surprise-surprise-abortion-is-still-in-the-health-care-bill-r-1254756623&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/health-care-bills-tackle-gender-gap-coverage/story?id=8750649" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6306166</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in some provisions in the proposed legislation (such as the medical home model of HR 3200), physician assistants and nurse practitioners may get the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Business/health-care-bills-tackle-gender-gap-coverage/story?id=8750649&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/10/02/dems_taunt_gop_wheres_your_health_care_plan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6306165</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... ground and compatible provisions between the Senate Finance Committee bill, the Senate HELP reform bill and HR 3200 in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/10/02/dems_taunt_gop_wheres_your_health_care_plan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update October 5, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200910056727/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-october-5-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302644</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, FAIR released a Legislative Analysis that noted that a similar provision in the House health care bill (HR 3200) waiving the five-year waiting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200910056727/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-october-5-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Taking up the president on his offer (Rep. Bill Posey)</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/61673-taking-up-the-president-on-his-offer-rep-bill-posey" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302642</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I spent a considerable amount of time during the August work period reading through HR 3200 line-by-line. I have a number of questions of my own that I ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/61673-taking-up-the-president-on-his-offer-rep-bill-posey&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Baucus Bill: Medicare Advantage and Medicare Savings Lost to Medicare Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2641.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302641</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Baucus Medicare Advantage provisions are superior to those of the House bill (HR 3200) and a modest improvement in Medicare&amp;#39;s troubled financing. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2641.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Governors Cite Cost Concerns in Resistance to Medicaid Expansion</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/5/Governors-Cite-Cost-Concerns-in-Resistance-to-Medicaid-Expansion.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302640</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... concessions on funding, and House Democrats recently have been considering reducing the Medicaid funding in their bill (HR 3200), the Post reports. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/Articles/2009/10/5/Governors-Cite-Cost-Concerns-in-Resistance-to-Medicaid-Expansion.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/06/riedl-obama-would-create-13-trillion-deficit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302639</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health care bill (HR 3200) has the most complete budget score and generally fits within his parameters for health reform. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/06/riedl-obama-would-create-13-trillion-deficit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trust and Taxes: New Ad Offers A Preview of the 2010 Midterm Elections</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977839575&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302638</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Early attempts to pass a bill as voluminous and sweeping as HR 3200 with so much speed that members of Congress had to admit that they haven&amp;#39;t read the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977839575&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The rise of gladiator TV</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/27903.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302637</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Go to http://healthcarehorserace.com... for a list of the Sections of the HR 3200 healthcare bill that are alarming because, I believe they undermine/remove ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/27903.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What We Would Have Told Obama</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704471504574449513730221946.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302635</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in some provisions in the proposed legislation (such as the medical home model of HR 3200), physician assistants and nurse practitioners may get the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704471504574449513730221946.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=54967" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302634</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
11 letter to members of Congress, explaining that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the &#8220;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=54967&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kelley Drye &amp;amp; Warren LLP</title>
    <link href="http://www.metrocorpcounsel.com/current.php?artType=view&amp;amp;artMonth=October&amp;amp;artYear=2009&amp;amp;EntryNo=10188" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302633</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Metropolitan Coporate Counsel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On July 31, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce favorably reported HR 3200, the &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act.&amp;quot; During the committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.metrocorpcounsel.com/current.php?artType=view&amp;amp;artMonth=October&amp;amp;artYear=2009&amp;amp;EntryNo=10188&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/05/politics/main5364290.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302632</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... ground and compatible provisions between the Senate Finance Committee bill, the Senate HELP reform bill and HR 3200 in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/05/politics/main5364290.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Alan Grayson: &#8220;Die Quickly&#8221;, Please!</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977839554&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302631</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That very process which was outlined in HR 3200 was exaggerated by some and described as death panels. The phrase tried to define the process as a group of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977839554&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Life, Liberty, Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://thedartmouth.com/2009/10/05/opinion/zou/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6298017</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Dartmouth</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One, HR 3200, proposes a public health insurance plan or &#8220;public option,&#8221; while the other, HR 676, would create a single-payer system that would cover all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedartmouth.com/2009/10/05/opinion/zou/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform Loopholes for Illegals</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33820" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6298015</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Let&amp;#39;s be clear: HR 3200 would definitely make illegal aliens the beneficiaries of taxpayer-funded health care. It and the HELP bill would effectively result ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33820&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/03/AR2009100302483.html?hpid=moreheadlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6310983</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Tribune-Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consider the House bill (HR 3200). A quick look at pages 16-29 (Section 102) makes it clear that only a few people will be able to keep their current health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/03/AR2009100302483.html?hpid=moreheadlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health promises vs. reality</title>
    <link href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_646161.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6298016</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Tribune-Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consider the House bill (HR 3200). A quick look at pages 16-29 (Section 102) makes it clear that only a few people will be able to keep their current health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_646161.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Secret Tax? Old and Young Alike Feeling Betrayed By Health Care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,559964,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295827</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
BARTON: Well, here recently with the health care reform debate, Greta, you&amp;#39;ve heard the AARP support President Obama and HR-3200 and then turn around and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,559964,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What We Would Have Told Obama</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704471504574449513730221946.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295826</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in some provisions in the proposed legislation (such as the medical home model of HR 3200), physician assistants and nurse practitioners may get the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704471504574449513730221946.html?mod=googlenews_wsj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>System reform bill revisited by House panel that OK&amp;#39;d it</title>
    <link href="http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/05/gvsd1005.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295825</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Medical News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;The public has summarily rejected HR 3200 by their own research.&amp;quot; The print version of this content appeared in the Oct 12, 2009 issue of American Medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/10/05/gvsd1005.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP&amp;#39;s ex-Senate leader Bill Frist says he backs health reform</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2009/10/04/gops-ex-senate-leader-bill-frist-says-he-backs-health-reform/?cxntfid=blogs_jay_bookman_blog" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295811</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 is over 1000 pages which changes all other laws/regulations affecting health care. Not even the staffers know every thing about the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2009/10/04/gops-ex-senate-leader-bill-frist-says-he-backs-health-reform/?cxntfid=blogs_jay_bookman_blog&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Several deal breakers in health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091004/OPINION02/910049965/-1/news" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295810</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashua Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am opposed to several major portions of the original health care bill (HR 3200) and inclusion of any of the following in alternative bills by either the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091004/OPINION02/910049965/-1/news&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Town hall no substance, just noise</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/18878/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295807</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
26 hosted by Congressman Howard P. &amp;quot;Buck&amp;quot; McKeon relative to HR 3200, the health care initiative. I had hoped attendees would receive a brief exposition of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/18878/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A burden on businesses</title>
    <link href="http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-opinions.asp?id=BL82GR86083" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-02:/commentary/6283604</id>
    <updated>2009-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leader-Telegram</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am a business owner, and I am very concerned with the health reform bill (HR 3200) congressional Democrats are trying to pass. The Democrats&amp;#39; plan would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-opinions.asp?id=BL82GR86083&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Life Democrat Challenges Obama to Tell Congress to Stop Abortion Funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5534.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6495708</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But I&amp;#39;m not seeing that fully reflected in HR 3200.&amp;quot; Stupak talked about his phone call with the president and expanded on a controversy about whether ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5534.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/local/63220067.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6319697</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/local/63220067.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/local/62504667.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6313731</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/local/62504667.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/63407092.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6295809</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/63407092.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/wwlp_news_growingsupportforhealthcarereform_200909300627" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6290442</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/wwlp_news_growingsupportforhealthcarereform_200909300627&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Reform and EMS</title>
    <link href="http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/Squeeze-Me-Tighter--EMS-and-Healthcare-Reform/1$10580" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6283606</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EMS Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For what it&amp;#39;s worth, an amendment to the House&amp;#39;s introduced healthcare reform bill (HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/Squeeze-Me-Tighter--EMS-and-Healthcare-Reform/1$10580&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010Medicare_Part_D/Prescription_Drug_Plans/prweb2982614.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6283605</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, HR 3200 would cut Medicare Advantage by $172 billion, and in the Senate, the bill sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus would cut the program by $113 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010Medicare_Part_D/Prescription_Drug_Plans/prweb2982614.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.my.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3620891" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6283602</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.my.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3620891&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>If You Like Your Coverage, You Can&amp;#39;t Keep It</title>
    <link href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/healthcarerx/panelists/2009/10/advantage-gingrich.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6275679</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, HR 3200 would cut Medicare Advantage by $172 billion, and in the Senate, the bill sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus would cut the program by $113 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://views.washingtonpost.com/healthcarerx/panelists/2009/10/advantage-gingrich.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Liberal Lies about National Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.bwcitypaper.com/Articles-i-2009-10-01-231732.113121_Liberal_Lies_about_National_Health_Care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264748</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Black and White</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On her Monday, September 14, broadcast, MSNBC&amp;#39;s Rachel Maddow backed up this claim by quoting Section 246 from the House health care reform bill, HR-3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bwcitypaper.com/Articles-i-2009-10-01-231732.113121_Liberal_Lies_about_National_Health_Care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://pewforum.org/docs/?DocID=449" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264746</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pewforum.org/docs/?DocID=449&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Dede Scozzafava and Bill Owens Raise Your Taxes?</title>
    <link href="http://atr.org/dede-scozzafava-bill-owens-raise-taxes-a3968" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264608</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Tax Reform</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Ryan Ellis, ATR&amp;#39;s Tax Policy Director, there are at least three clear and unambiguous violations of the Pledge in HR 3200, the House draft of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atr.org/dede-scozzafava-bill-owens-raise-taxes-a3968&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michelle Bachmann is INSANE!!!</title>
    <link href="http://theleftinme.blogspot.com/2009/10/michelle-bachmann-is-insane.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264607</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Moderate Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Speaking on the House floor, Bachmann raised concerns about the &amp;quot;school based health clinics&amp;quot; discussed in HR 3200, which she said were merely &amp;quot;sex clinics&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theleftinme.blogspot.com/2009/10/michelle-bachmann-is-insane.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exploring The Real Possibility of Universal Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20091002103031zzzz.nb/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264605</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200) seeks to expand health care coverage to the almost 46 million uninsured Americans, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/20091002103031zzzz.nb/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Crowd Power: Skip the pundits, read legislative bills yourself</title>
    <link href="http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2009/10/05/story3.html?b=1254715200%5E2196411" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264604</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Mexico Business Weekly</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The two have enlisted the public&amp;#39;s aid in trying to understand what&amp;#39;s known as HR 3200. They&amp;#39;re using the exploding technology known as &#8220;crowd sourcing&#8221; to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2009/10/05/story3.html?b=1254715200%5E2196411&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurers Get $465B in Subsidies. Uninsured Could Get Fined.</title>
    <link href="http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/4974/insurers_get_465_billion_subsidy_uninsured_to_get_fined/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264603</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In These Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Progressives may be placing far too much weight&#8212;and hope&#8212;on just two lines of House bill HR 3200, according to an analysis by Sullivan. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/4974/insurers_get_465_billion_subsidy_uninsured_to_get_fined/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care for mentally ill hardly makes the grade</title>
    <link href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/chi-091002barrett_briefs,0,3098944.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264602</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Current legislative language in the HR 3200 bill calls for all qualified health insurance plans to have parity for mental health and substance abuse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/chi-091002barrett_briefs,0,3098944.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/healthcarerx/panelists/2009/10/advantage-gingrich.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264600</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, HR 3200 would cut Medicare Advantage by $172 billion, and in the Senate, the bill sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus would cut the program by $113 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://views.washingtonpost.com/healthcarerx/panelists/2009/10/advantage-gingrich.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Hysteria&amp;#39; over health care well-founded</title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/102009/10022009/497109" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264599</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Reality: While the language of HR 3200 doesn&amp;#39;t specifically allow coverage of illegal immigrants, it provides no construct for preventing it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/102009/10022009/497109&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/16/embassy-row-2237463/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264596</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Triplicate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 2009 Health Care Reform Act, HR 3200, is a work in progress with many details that need to be worked out as it moves through the legislative process. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/16/embassy-row-2237463/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/tracycorrigan/6189675/Reforming-the-financial-system-is-the-one-battle-Barack-Obama-really-has-to-win.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264595</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But I&amp;#39;m not seeing that fully reflected in HR 3200.&amp;quot; Stupak talked about his phone call with the president and expanded on a controversy about whether ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/tracycorrigan/6189675/Reforming-the-financial-system-is-the-one-battle-Barack-Obama-really-has-to-win.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest Column (10/1/09)</title>
    <link href="http://www.willistonobserver.com/index.php/Guest-Column-10/1/09.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6419870</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Williston Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...results in higher costs and lower quality. Why would anyone trust government with health care? A thorough reading of H.R.3200 finds numerous provisions on elder care and rationing by committees of bureaucrats. But none of our representatives will respon&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.willistonobserver.com/index.php/Guest-Column-10/1/09.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michele Bachmann Warns of School House Abortions</title>
    <link href="http://www.theadmonition.com/?p=1583" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6319699</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Admonition (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Michele Bachmann, lightning rod for lefties out of Minnesota, warns in a floor speech of possible secret abortions in school if HR 3200 is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theadmonition.com/?p=1583&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/09/30/2009-09-30_democrat_says_gop_wants_sick_to_just_die_quickly.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6275682</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;The public option, which is the essence of HR 3200, to me is a non starter,&amp;quot; said Cantor during his appearance at The Atlantic&amp;#39;s First Draft Of History ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/09/30/2009-09-30_democrat_says_gop_wants_sick_to_just_die_quickly.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_medicare_drugs.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6275681</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Stupak joined 68 other members of the US House of Representatives in sending a letter urging the Speaker of the House to retain a provision in HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_medicare_drugs.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6857567.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264747</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;The public option, which is the essence of HR 3200, to me is a non starter,&amp;quot; said Cantor during his appearance at The Atlantic&amp;#39;s First Draft Of History ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6857567.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/02/grayson-regrets-holocaust-remark/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264606</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;The public option, which is the essence of HR 3200, to me is a non starter,&amp;quot; said Cantor during his appearance at The Atlantic&amp;#39;s First Draft Of History ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/02/grayson-regrets-holocaust-remark/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/october022009/abortion_schools_10-2-09.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264598</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Admonition (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Michele Bachmann, lightning rod for lefties out of Minnesota, warns in a floor speech of possible secret abortions in school if HR 3200 is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/october022009/abortion_schools_10-2-09.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Moving college into the 21st century</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27762.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261728</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Go to http://healthcarehorserace.com... for a list of the Sections of the HR 3200 healthcare bill that are alarming because, I believe they undermine/remove ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27762.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who&amp;#39;ll Bell the Cat?</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/10/wholl_bell_the_cat.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261727</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
His care plan, HR 3200, was actually made public (against the advice of Senator Daschle, who advocated passing a vague bill very quickly, and working out ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/10/wholl_bell_the_cat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STUPAK URGES PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE NEGOTIATION BE RETAINED IN ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/10/stupak-urges-prescription-drug-price-negotiation-be-retained-in-health-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261726</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Stupak joined 68 other members of the US House of Representatives in sending a letter urging the Speaker of the House to retain a provision in HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/10/stupak-urges-prescription-drug-price-negotiation-be-retained-in-health-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Frelinghuysen calls for vigilance on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.recordernewspapers.com/articles/2009/10/01/the_citizen/news/doc4ac24c062ba20085503210.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261725</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citizen of Morris County</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Frelinghuysen held up all 1200 pages of HR 3200. &#226;&#8364;&#339;This is the plan that [Speaker] Nancy Pelosi tried to push to a floor vote in the House of Representatives ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordernewspapers.com/articles/2009/10/01/the_citizen/news/doc4ac24c062ba20085503210.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cuts for nursing homes feared from health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/local/local_story_274201015.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261724</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;I don&amp;#39;t want HR 3200 in the form that it is with those kind of cuts.&#226;&#8364;* Dalene Silvers of Ridgewood Manor&amp;#39;s social services department said she got the idea ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/local/local_story_274201015.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/report-gop-leadership-worried-about-damage-to-gops-reputation-from-bachmann.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261721</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Admonition (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Michele Bachmann, lightning rod for lefties out of Minnesota, warns in a floor speech of possible secret abortions in school if HR 3200 is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/report-gop-leadership-worried-about-damage-to-gops-reputation-from-bachmann.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Web-only letter: Liberals lie about health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091001/EDIT09/310019911/1147/EDIT07" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261720</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lie 2: HR 3200 makes sense. The bill is more than 1200 pages of unreadable gobbledygook &#226;&#8364;&#8220; ask John Conyers. If passed, HR 3200 is so fouled up, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091001/EDIT09/310019911/1147/EDIT07&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Listen to the heath care bill</title>
    <link href="http://campverdebugleonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;amp;subsectionID=73&amp;amp;articleID=24478" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261718</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Camp Verde Bugle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There is so much misinformation, lies, and/or confusion about the House of Representatives Health Care Bill - HR 3200 that a group of volunteers have read ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://campverdebugleonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;amp;subsectionID=73&amp;amp;articleID=24478&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=140655" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261717</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medill Reports: Chicago</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Michael Maves, CEO of the American Medical Association, received a lot of criticism for the AMA&amp;#39;s support of HR 3200, the admiistration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=140655&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No On Abortions, Yes On Bill, Says GOP Congressman Cao</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-wells/no-on-abortions-yes-on-bi_b_306485.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261716</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you are looking at HR 3200, even though the White House is saying it is deficit neutral, the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) has it at about a 250 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-wells/no-on-abortions-yes-on-bi_b_306485.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6244384/Anti-abortion-campaigners-attack-Barack-Obama-health-care-plans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261715</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The letter states the proposed health reform legislation, HR 3200, &amp;quot;radically departs from the current federal government policy of not paying for elective ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6244384/Anti-abortion-campaigners-attack-Barack-Obama-health-care-plans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8282262.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6310978</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8282262.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1263684.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6295808</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1263684.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/30/liberals-refuse-public-option/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6290419</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/30/liberals-refuse-public-option/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093001752.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6275678</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093001752.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8287739.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6264597</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8287739.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Focus on Healthcare Reform&#226;&#8364;&#8221;Don&amp;#39;t Believe Everything You Read</title>
    <link href="http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Spotlight/Focus-on-Healthcare-ReformDont-Believe-emEverythingem-You-Read-56456.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6261722</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>InfoToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you were the recipient of a recent chain email that claimed to highlight items in the proposed House healthcare bill, HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Spotlight/Focus-on-Healthcare-ReformDont-Believe-emEverythingem-You-Read-56456.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jJEXtMMGXZPncLH4r6gT4zeUq9sA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6261719</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 currently allows for both abortion subsidies and mandates and pro-life Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan wants the opportunity to propose an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jJEXtMMGXZPncLH4r6gT4zeUq9sA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8259668.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6261714</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8259668.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reed delighted, Massa disappointed by senate rejection of public ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090930/NEWS01/909300352/Reed+delighted++Massa+disappointed+by+senate+rejection+of+public+option" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252292</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 also is not deficit neutral, he said. Corning Mayor Tom Reed said he was pleased with Washington&amp;#39;s apparent move away from the public option. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090930/NEWS01/909300352/Reed+delighted++Massa+disappointed+by+senate+rejection+of+public+option&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House bill favored in health reform debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=97020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252291</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bay Windows</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That one bill, HR 3200, includes some provisions that could improve the health care of LGBT people specifically. &amp;quot;There are many reasons why people in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=97020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/obama_health_rasmussen/2009/09/28/265607.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252289</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEBCommentary</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Democrats know without a shadow of a doubt that the American people--who have actually read their Orwellian HR 3200 obamacare bill--are turning against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/obama_health_rasmussen/2009/09/28/265607.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-zombeck/where-are-the-screaming-l_b_305045.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252288</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200: Sec 246 NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-zombeck/where-are-the-screaming-l_b_305045.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Immigrants, Reform, and You</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/immigrants_reform_and_you_093009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252286</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., stabbed at undocumented workers with the Senate version of HR 3200. HR 3200 denies undocumented workers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/immigrants_reform_and_you_093009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Creitz&amp;#39;s misconceptions</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/18658/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252285</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
440 of HR 3200, titled &amp;quot;Home Visitation Programs for Families with Young Children and Families Expecting Children.&amp;quot; Here is the stated purpose of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/18658/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Halvorson talks issues during school stop here</title>
    <link href="http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=445951" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252284</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kankakee Daily Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Halvorson said that she does not support HR 3200, the health care bill that is currently circulating through Congress. She also does not support a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=445951&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5518.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252283</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 currently allows for both abortion subsidies and mandates and pro-life Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan wants the opportunity to propose an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5518.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/live-blogging-senate-finance-committee-debate-on-public-option/?hp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252282</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Like HR 3200, the Baucus bill requires every American (with the exception of a few groups, including illegal aliens and convicted felons) to purchase health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/live-blogging-senate-finance-committee-debate-on-public-option/?hp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Strong CEO addresses Rotary about health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009909300337" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6246623</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Goldstein&amp;#39;s PowerPoint presentation gave comparisons of America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, aka HR 3200, and America&amp;#39;s Healthy Futures Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009909300337&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On the Dollar - Congressman Charlie Dent Answers a Question from ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nolanchart.com/article6919.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6246621</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nolan Chart LLC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Here I have now [holds up copy of HR 3200, the old Obama health care bill]. This is one reason why I oppose this bill because what it does is further drive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nolanchart.com/article6919.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9999" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6479099</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester City Newspaper</name>
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Lee was here to make his case against the House Democrats&amp;#39; health-care reform proposal, HR-3200, because, he says, it will hurt Medicare recipients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9999&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester City Newspaper</name>
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    <content type="html">
Lee was here to make his case against the House Democrats&amp;#39; health-care reform proposal, HR-3200, because, he says, it will hurt Medicare recipients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9975&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9960" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6377358</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester City Newspaper</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lee was here to make his case against the House Democrats&amp;#39; health-care reform proposal, HR-3200, because, he says, it will hurt Medicare recipients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9960&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6369349</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester City Newspaper</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lee was here to make his case against the House Democrats&amp;#39; health-care reform proposal, HR-3200, because, he says, it will hurt Medicare recipients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9403&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/29/senate-panel-debates-govt-run-health-plan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6246622</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
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... which is included in health reform legislation from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (S 1679) and the House (HR 3200). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/29/senate-panel-debates-govt-run-health-plan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kval.com/home/related/57721542.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242585</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medill Reports: Chicago</name>
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... Ore., to Washington, DC, in hopes of building interest in their plan and postponing the passage of HR 3200, Congress&amp;#39;s health care reform bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kval.com/home/related/57721542.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GOP Comedians Make a Joke out of Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=19315" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242584</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Nexus</name>
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to President Obama&amp;#39;s assertion that no illegal immigrant would be covered by HR 3200. Though it may have come off as boos on the radio and television ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=19315&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-29-voa70.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242583</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... which is included in health reform legislation from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (S 1679) and the House (HR 3200). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-29-voa70.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Key Pro-Life Democrat Finally Get Mtg With Nancy Pelosi on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5515.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242582</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
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Bart Stupak, a pro-life Democrat from Michigan, has led efforts to remove the massive abortion subsidies and mandates from HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5515.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Example of 1930s must be recognized</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090929/OPINION02/909290303/Example-of-1930s-must-be-recognized" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242580</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
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    <content type="html">
Has he not read HR 3200? Has he not read the latest bill proposed by Sen. Max Baucus? When Republicans proposed measures to ensure that abortions would not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090929/OPINION02/909290303/Example-of-1930s-must-be-recognized&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MACALUSO: Lee brings Medi-scare to Rochester</title>
    <link href="http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/news/blog/2009/09/MACALUSO-Lee-brings-Medi-scare-to-Rochester/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242578</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester City Newspaper</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lee was here to make his case against the House Democrats&amp;#39; health-care reform proposal, HR-3200, because, he says, it will hurt Medicare recipients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/news/blog/2009/09/MACALUSO-Lee-brings-Medi-scare-to-Rochester/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-6356-Wichita-Independent-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Support-for-ObamaDemocrats-style-health-care-reform-at-all-time-low" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6236668</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hampton Union</name>
    </author>
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The only bill in existence that is currently being discussed is HR 3200, a House bill. There are two more that have been voted out of committee in the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-6356-Wichita-Independent-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Support-for-ObamaDemocrats-style-health-care-reform-at-all-time-low&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9917" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6349788</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9917&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9379" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9379&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/agnews_Detail.php?ID=8076" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6331206</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/agnews_Detail.php?ID=8076&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9878" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6319695</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9878&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9865" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6311011</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9865&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6302636</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9323&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
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    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9312&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9820" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/regionalnews_Detail.php?ID=9820&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE58T0MY20090930" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Blade</name>
    </author>
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That&amp;#39;s the most controversial element in the House bill, HR 3200, known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act. US Rep. Robert Latta (R., Bowling Green) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE58T0MY20090930&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6261723</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9288&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=bd2e08cd-56e3-4cc2-b444-30cf8ec93fa5" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6252287</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That&amp;#39;s the most controversial element in the House bill, HR 3200, known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act. US Rep. Robert Latta (R., Bowling Green) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=bd2e08cd-56e3-4cc2-b444-30cf8ec93fa5&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.physorg.com/news173354506.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6246620</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That&amp;#39;s the most controversial element in the House bill, HR 3200, known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act. US Rep. Robert Latta (R., Bowling Green) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.physorg.com/news173354506.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/health/1500ap_us_health_care_gamble.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6242581</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That&amp;#39;s the most controversial element in the House bill, HR 3200, known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act. US Rep. Robert Latta (R., Bowling Green) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/health/1500ap_us_health_care_gamble.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/28/politics/main5346984.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6242579</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/28/politics/main5346984.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Broun softens health care reform rhetoric</title>
    <link href="http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/092909/new_498584743.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6236670</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Broun admitted that HR 3200 &amp;quot;does not mandate euthanasia for the elderly.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;It tells the doctor that they have to offer patients beginning at age 65 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/092909/new_498584743.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chris Lee Rejects Health Care Bill</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6236669</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>13WHAM-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He says the current house bill known as &#226;&#8364;&#339;HR-3200&#226;&#8364;* would be paid for by cutting some Medicare programs seniors rely on. Lee said, &#226;&#8364;&#339;The way to insure more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Chris-Lee-Rejects-Health-Care-Bill/N2Qp48eISUmoMXu29Fzcdw.cspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_medicare_qa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6236667</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_medicare_qa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Protect Patients From Insurer Business Tactics</title>
    <link href="http://zikkir.com/med/649" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232888</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zikkir World (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
TMA supports prohibitions in the Senate Finance Committee Chairman&amp;#39;s Mark and in HR 3200 on insurer rescission of health insurance coverage. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zikkir.com/med/649&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SQUEEZE Me Tighter</title>
    <link href="http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/SQUEEZE-Me-Tighter/1$10580" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232887</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EMS Magazine</name>
    </author>
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For what it&amp;#39;s worth, an amendment to the House&amp;#39;s introduced healthcare reform bill (HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/SQUEEZE-Me-Tighter/1$10580&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why Medical Malpractice Is Off Limits</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574432853190155972.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232886</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
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a Blue Dog Democrat, introduced an amendment to the House health-care reform bill (HR 3200) to fund pilot projects for liability reform, including pilots ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574432853190155972.html?mod=googlenews_wsj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Toledo area lawmakers divided sharply on health care</title>
    <link href="http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090928/NEWS16/309289990/-1/NEWS24" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232885</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Blade</name>
    </author>
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That&amp;#39;s the most controversial element in the House bill, HR 3200, known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act. US Rep. Robert Latta (R., Bowling Green) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090928/NEWS16/309289990/-1/NEWS24&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/28/politics/washingtonpost/main5346294.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232882</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
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Chris Lee, R-Clarence, Erie County, criticized House Democrats&amp;#39; health care reform proposal, HR 3200, for billions in cuts it would make to funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/28/politics/washingtonpost/main5346294.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who lied?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/09/25/r_bxhlywaar4onjpvfdypmua/index.xml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6228356</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 does not require proof of citizenship to obtain health services. While Section 246 (page 143) of the bill expressly prohibits illegal aliens from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/09/25/r_bxhlywaar4onjpvfdypmua/index.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2 Senate bills differ on details of health insurance reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090927/NEWS01/909270367" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6419151</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Poughkeepsie Journal</name>
    </author>
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Like HR 3200 in the House of Representatives, both Senate bills require people to have health insurance, according to a summary from the nonpartisan, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090927/NEWS01/909270367&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=846643&amp;amp;category=OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6219457</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Proposed reform bill HR 3200&amp;#39;s lack of clarity destabilizes discussion and breeds distortion. And today&amp;#39;s political mindset perilously pits one side against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=846643&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare reform rally held in Harrisburg</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2549255/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6219456</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
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UHS Pruitt is concerned with the budget cuts in Medicare that is proposed in the House health care bill HR 3200. The bill has not been passed by Congress at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2549255/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Casualties of a shrill debate</title>
    <link href="http://timesunion.com/ASPStories/Story.asp?StoryID=846643&amp;amp;LinkFrom=RSS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6219450</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times-Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...enhancing access and quality is implausible. (http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/104xx/doc10464/hr3200.pdf.) Consider access. H.R. 3200's &quot;affordability credits&quot; and Sen. Max Baucus' &quot;health insurance subsidies&quot; intend to cover the uninsured, while President Ba&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesunion.com/ASPStories/Story.asp?StoryID=846643&amp;amp;LinkFrom=RSS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take your time and do it right</title>
    <link href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090927/OPINION/909270316/-1/NEWSMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6215628</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seacoastonline.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Let&amp;#39;s look at the track of the Democrats&amp;#39; health care bill, HR 3200. President Obama told Congress he wanted health care legislation and he wanted it fast. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090927/OPINION/909270316/-1/NEWSMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/local/62458577.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6232884</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southgate News Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dingell: HR 3200 would require employers to provide health insurance to full-time employees. An amendment that was added to the bill in the Energy and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/local/62458577.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/commentary/article/ED-PS27_20090925-195003/295495/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6219472</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southgate News Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dingell: HR 3200 would require employers to provide health insurance to full-time employees. An amendment that was added to the bill in the Energy and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/commentary/article/ED-PS27_20090925-195003/295495/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters about health care: How much reform?</title>
    <link href="http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_13426327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6215627</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Silver City Sun News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Let&amp;#39;s go through this one more time: Page 16 of HR 3200, easily researched on the Library of Congress Web site, does not outlaw private insurance. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_13426327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sunday, September 27: Gohmert serious about question</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-journal.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/09/27/09272009_letters.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6215625</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Journal.com</name>
    </author>
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Either it is HR 3200 and most of us have not misrepresented or been dishonest about what it says, or he is referring to a bill that I have not seen and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-journal.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/09/27/09272009_letters.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hDq0FvUqS6yf5G5LqEM9yxvImAzAD9AV4GL80" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6215624</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southgate News Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dingell: HR 3200 would require employers to provide health insurance to full-time employees. An amendment that was added to the bill in the Energy and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hDq0FvUqS6yf5G5LqEM9yxvImAzAD9AV4GL80&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/24/opinion/polls/main5337843.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6213435</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Andalusia Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In reading large portions of HR 3200, I see no true reform of our health care system. Instead, I see an increased level of bureaucracy being placed between ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/24/opinion/polls/main5337843.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Oh, Now You Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vanessa-carmichael/oh-now-you-care_b_300874.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6213389</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... and economic divides as proven by the inclusion of section 246 of HR 3200 that prohibits illegal immigrants from being covered by public health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vanessa-carmichael/oh-now-you-care_b_300874.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HEALTH CARE: Democrat, Republican, Web site chime in on key issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/09/26/news/doc4abe43299ab26066845410.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6213387</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southgate News Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dingell: HR 3200 would require employers to provide health insurance to full-time employees. An amendment that was added to the bill in the Energy and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/09/26/news/doc4abe43299ab26066845410.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik24-2009sep24,0,7958550.column" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6213386</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Andalusia Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In reading large portions of HR 3200, I see no true reform of our health care system. Instead, I see an increased level of bureaucracy being placed between ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik24-2009sep24,0,7958550.column&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Perchance to duel?</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090926/OPINION06/90918051/1006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6209933</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Asheville Citizen-Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the answer is, like HR 3200, not simple. What&amp;#39;s true is that the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service concluded that nothing in HR 3200 precludes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090926/OPINION06/90918051/1006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doctor&amp;#39;s no fan of health reform plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/sep/26/doctors-no-fan-health-reform-plan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6209931</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Andalusia Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In reading large portions of HR 3200, I see no true reform of our health care system. Instead, I see an increased level of bureaucracy being placed between ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/sep/26/doctors-no-fan-health-reform-plan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Voices: Silence means inclusion on health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.stillwatergazette.com/articles/2009/09/25/opinion/opinion130.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209934</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stillwater Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Covering illegal immigrants in the House&amp;#39;s leading health care bill (HR 3200) is a prime example. In fact, its proponents are not shy to admit their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stillwatergazette.com/articles/2009/09/25/opinion/opinion130.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/09/25/senators_to_square_off_on_public_insurance_plan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209930</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hospital Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By Staff September 25, 2009 The US House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 51-0 to include an amendment to the House&amp;#39; healthcare reform bill, HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/09/25/senators_to_square_off_on_public_insurance_plan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The media&amp;#39;s double standard</title>
    <link href="http://sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=36073:medias-double-standard-&amp;amp;catid=48:national&amp;amp;Itemid=49" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207943</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego News Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the House Democrats health care bill HR 3200 becomes law, Medigap will be allowed to reduce their payouts to 65 percent, increasing AARP&amp;#39;s profitability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=36073:medias-double-standard-&amp;amp;catid=48:national&amp;amp;Itemid=49&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Upton discusses health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.wlkm.com/?p=7518" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207942</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WLKM Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Energy and Commerce narrowly passed HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 by a vote of 31 to 28 on July 31st &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Upton voted against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wlkm.com/?p=7518&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.sc/2009/09/25/obama-legalize-illegals-to-get-them-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207941</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stillwater Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Covering illegal immigrants in the House&amp;#39;s leading health care bill (HR 3200) is a prime example. In fact, its proponents are not shy to admit their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.sc/2009/09/25/obama-legalize-illegals-to-get-them-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Fog of Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/09/25/the-fog-of-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207940</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
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Lawmakers have bandied about HR 3200 for nearly two months now. The Senate Finance Committee is in the throes of writing its version of the health care bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/09/25/the-fog-of-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dog Leader Works With Theocratic &amp;quot;Mafia&amp;quot; Opposed to Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-wilson/blue-dog-leader-works-wit_b_298087.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207939</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... from as many as 39 pro-life House Democrats, to block the current House health care reform bill, HR 3200, from coming to the floor. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-wilson/blue-dog-leader-works-wit_b_298087.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rx America: Abortion still an issue in health care debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/09/rx_america_abortion_still_an_i.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207938</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nonetheless, abortion services could be covered &#226;&#8364;&#8220; though not mandated &#226;&#8364;&#8220; under HR 3200. The nuance of the argument comes in how one chooses to define ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/09/rx_america_abortion_still_an_i.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unchecked power grab, or catching up with civilization?</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x746311097/Unchecked-power-grab-or-catching-up-with-civilization" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207935</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I do not like the new administration created by HR 3200 to write regulations that will define a new US health care system. There are no limits on this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x746311097/Unchecked-power-grab-or-catching-up-with-civilization&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves Transparency ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hospitalreviewmagazine.com/news-and-analysis/legal-and-regulatory/house-energy-and-commerce-committee-approves-transparency-amendment-to-hr-3200.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207934</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hospital Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By Staff September 25, 2009 The US House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 51-0 to include an amendment to the House&amp;#39; healthcare reform bill, HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hospitalreviewmagazine.com/news-and-analysis/legal-and-regulatory/house-energy-and-commerce-committee-approves-transparency-amendment-to-hr-3200.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Culberson's web site invites his constituents to debate the healthcare bill online</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090925/Congressman-Culbersons-web-site-invites-his-constituents-to-debate-the-healthcare-bill-online.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6203091</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...John Culberson, R-Texas, today announced that his office will post the current healthcare bill in the House of Representatives, &#8220;H.R.3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009,&#8221; on the congressman&#8217;s Web site and, using a new technology&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090925/Congressman-Culbersons-web-site-invites-his-constituents-to-debate-the-healthcare-bill-online.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why is AARP Supporting Proposed Medicare Cuts?</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/blog/2009/09/24/why-is-aarp-supporting-proposed-medicare-cuts/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6213388</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In public statements, and during a personal meeting in my office in July, AARP representatives have advocated for HR 3200, stating: &#226;&#8364;&#339;This bill would make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/blog/2009/09/24/why-is-aarp-supporting-proposed-medicare-cuts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Citizen-Led Healthcare Forum in Rockford</title>
    <link href="http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/61352627.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6207944</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WIFR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Picking through various legislation like HR 3200, the healthcare reform bill. They looked into the impact and constitutionality of the bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/61352627.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Commentary: States should decide on gay marriage</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/24/polis.gay.marriage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199562</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200) explicitly prohibits undocumented immigrants from subsidized coverage in Section 246 where it says &amp;quot;No ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/24/polis.gay.marriage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress&amp;#39;s Health Care Bills Would Increase Spending and Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Budget/bg2324.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199561</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Abstract: Both the House health care reform bill (HR 3200) and the bill authored by Senator Baucus would increase government spending by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Budget/bg2324.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US bishops want health care for all &#226;&#8364;&#8221; including unborn</title>
    <link href="http://thecatholicspirit.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=2578&amp;amp;Itemid=33" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199559</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Catholic Spirit</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As currently written, however, the leading piece of legislation in the House, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, known as HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecatholicspirit.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=2578&amp;amp;Itemid=33&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/25/hot-button-28098960/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199558</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GCN.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;HR 3200 will affect the lives of all my constituents. This new technology will give my constituents a voice in the health care debate and help restore the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/25/hot-button-28098960/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GUEST COMMENTARY: Disagreeing with Obama does not equal racism</title>
    <link href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/09/24/guest-commentary-disagreeing-obama-does-not-equal-racism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199556</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Columbia Missourian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When you dig into what HR 3200 says, what amendments were defeated, and what Washington legislators say, Obama&amp;#39;s statement doesn&amp;#39;t hold up. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/09/24/guest-commentary-disagreeing-obama-does-not-equal-racism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First Person: On The Road With Mad as Hell Docs for Single-Payer ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-09-24/article/33801?headline=First-Person-On-The-Road-With-Mad-as-Hell-Docs-for-Single-Payer-Part-II" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199555</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Berkeley Daily Planet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich called in to the rally which gave us an opportunity to highlight his vital amendment to the HR 3200 health reform bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-09-24/article/33801?headline=First-Person-On-The-Road-With-Mad-as-Hell-Docs-for-Single-Payer-Part-II&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Health insurance &amp;#39;plan?&amp;#39; Let&amp;#39;s use clear language</title>
    <link href="http://www.tomahjournal.com/articles/2009/09/24/opinion/03janovickletter.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199554</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tomah Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The President and the House (HR 3200) has called for the elimination of &#226;&#8364;&#339;pre-existing conditions&#226;&#8364;* by the health insurance industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tomahjournal.com/articles/2009/09/24/opinion/03janovickletter.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/09/15/DI2009091502448.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199553</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This provision can be found on page 143, section 246 of HR 3200, which is available on my website http://connolly.house.gov. Fairfax, Va. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/09/15/DI2009091502448.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_us_health_care_seniors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199552</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In public statements, and during a personal meeting in my office in July, AARP representatives have advocated for HR 3200, stating: &#226;&#8364;&#339;This bill would make ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_us_health_care_seniors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/20/ftn/main5323990.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199550</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The UCSD Guardian Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As one of the earliest proposals on the health-care table, HR 3200 adheres very closely to Obama&amp;#39;s requirements: It penalizes those without insurance and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/20/ftn/main5323990.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Deal comments on America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/statenews/local_story_267134923.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199549</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nathan Deal, R-Ga., on Wednesday offered an opening statement during the Energy and Commerce Committee&amp;#39;s second mark-up of HR 3200, &#226;&#8364;&#339;America&amp;#39;s Affordable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/statenews/local_story_267134923.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Guest_Columnist_710/Health_Care_in_America_Achieving_Reform_Without_Hurting_our_Small_Business_Economy.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199548</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthNewsDigest.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Proponents of America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200) argue that it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Guest_Columnist_710/Health_Care_in_America_Achieving_Reform_Without_Hurting_our_Small_Business_Economy.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi to Offer New Draft of Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/23/pelosi-offer-new-draft-health-care-week?test=latestnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6252290</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the leadership feels they have the votes for HR 3200 (the health care reform bill), then they don&amp;#39;t need to negotiate (with us) and bring this to a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/23/pelosi-offer-new-draft-health-care-week?test=latestnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kyw1060.com/In-Phila---Speaker-Pelosi-Predicts-Health-Reform-W/5262021" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6228355</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the leadership feels they have the votes for HR 3200 (the health care reform bill), then they don&amp;#39;t need to negotiate (with us) and bring this to a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kyw1060.com/In-Phila---Speaker-Pelosi-Predicts-Health-Reform-W/5262021&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/25/seniors_hopes_fears_at_center_of_health_debate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6213437</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the leadership feels they have the votes for HR 3200 (the health care reform bill), then they don&amp;#39;t need to negotiate (with us) and bring this to a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/25/seniors_hopes_fears_at_center_of_health_debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2009/09/25/ap/headlines/us_health_care_overhaul.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6207936</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the leadership feels they have the votes for HR 3200 (the health care reform bill), then they don&amp;#39;t need to negotiate (with us) and bring this to a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2009/09/25/ap/headlines/us_health_care_overhaul.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=688050" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6199551</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the leadership feels they have the votes for HR 3200 (the health care reform bill), then they don&amp;#39;t need to negotiate (with us) and bring this to a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=688050&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care For Illegals? No Way, Jos&#195;&#169;</title>
    <link href="http://www.jbs.org/jbs-news-feed/5406-health-care-for-illegals-no-way-jose" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191713</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>John Birch Society</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Congress Research Service had analyzed HR 3200, the Democrat health plan, and concluded it would, indeed, provide coverage for illegals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jbs.org/jbs-news-feed/5406-health-care-for-illegals-no-way-jose&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Major Health Players Predict Reform Will Pass This Year</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/09/23/major-health-players-predict-reform-will-pass-this-year/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191712</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics Daily (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While HR 3200 would place strict price controls on Medicare Advantage plans-requiring them to pay out 85 percent of premium revenues in medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/09/23/major-health-players-predict-reform-will-pass-this-year/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=Blue%20Cross%20Blue%20Shield&amp;amp;limit=20" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191711</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The San Francisco Appeal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... at Anthem Blue Cross&amp;#39;s San Francisco headquarters before noon Tuesday to bring attention to the company&amp;#39;s opposition to health care reform bill HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=Blue%20Cross%20Blue%20Shield&amp;amp;limit=20&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE58K4Z220090923" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191710</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... to add a price disclosure provision supported by Republicans to that committee&amp;#39;s version of HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE58K4Z220090923&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The GOP&amp;#39;s Obsession with Tort Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_gops_obsession_with_tort_reform_092309/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191709</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Barbour, a wealthy former lobbyist for insurance companies and other corporations, says HR 3200 goes &amp;quot;too far, too soon, too fast, and will cost too much. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_gops_obsession_with_tort_reform_092309/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.watoday.com.au/world/i-was-actually-black-before-the-election-barack-obama-responds-to-racism-claims-20090922-fzj6.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191656</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MainStreet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When the proposed bill HR 3200 was in committee, Republican proposed amendments requiring verification of citizenship before applying for coverage were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watoday.com.au/world/i-was-actually-black-before-the-election-barack-obama-responds-to-racism-claims-20090922-fzj6.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does Obama Have the Ability to Tell the Truth?</title>
    <link href="http://www.webcommentary.com/php/ShowArticle.php?id=zieves&amp;amp;date=090923" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191655</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEBCommentary</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressional Research Service (CRS) advises: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Under HR 3200, a &amp;#39;Health Insurance Exchange&amp;#39; would begin operation in 2013 and would offer private plans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webcommentary.com/php/ShowArticle.php?id=zieves&amp;amp;date=090923&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gaetz relocates district office; Crafters sought for Oktoberfest</title>
    <link href="http://www.gulfbreezenews.com/news/2009/0924/news/008.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191654</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gulf Breeze News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Michele Kobielnik of Affiliated Insurance, who will address insurance concerns that HR 3200 presents; Barbara Stables and Martha Gugino. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gulfbreezenews.com/news/2009/0924/news/008.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A New Way to Pay Physicians</title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/a-new-way-to-pay-physicians/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191653</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House legislation, HR 3200, mentions payment reform, but it [provides] only modest funding of $275 million. That&amp;#39;s not enough. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/a-new-way-to-pay-physicians/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=North%20Dakota&amp;amp;limit=20" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191652</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The San Francisco Appeal</name>
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... at Anthem Blue Cross&amp;#39;s San Francisco headquarters before noon Tuesday to bring attention to the company&amp;#39;s opposition to health care reform bill HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=North%20Dakota&amp;amp;limit=20&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5463.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191651</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Catholic Register</name>
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14, Stupak vowed to vote against the House health-care reform bill (HR 3200) if he is not allowed to offer a &#226;&#8364;&#339;more explicit&#226;&#8364;* ban on federal funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5463.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Current Health Insurance Reform Proposals vs. Real Reform and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2321.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191650</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
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[1] The &amp;quot;reform&amp;quot; proposals in HR 3200 redirect greater amounts of scarce resources to the health care industry. This is done directly through mandates on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2321.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/22/AR2009092202861.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191649</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
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... to add a price disclosure provision supported by Republicans to that committee&amp;#39;s version of HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/22/AR2009092202861.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cantor criticizes focus on health care</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/23/2078367.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191648</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
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If Pelosi likes HR 3200 so much, then bring it up for a vote! Nancy won&amp;#39;t though, because she knows itwouldn&amp;#39;t get more then a 100 votes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/23/2078367.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://theconversation.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/compromising-on-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191647</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Mexico Free Press</name>
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The main House proposal, HR 3200, has been the most debated in the health care reform issue. Opponents to HR 3200 estimate it will cost up to $1.3 trillion, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theconversation.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/compromising-on-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action on ACORN? Don&amp;#39;t Hold Your Breath</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,554680,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191646</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
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so he comes back out on the floor and says: &amp;quot;Mr. Speaker, today I inadvertently cast a &amp;#39;yea&amp;#39; vote for a motion to recommit on HR 3200 and did not vote for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,554680,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The truth about &amp;#39;The truth about the Capps Amendment&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/59985-the-truth-about-the-truth-about-the-capps-amendment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191645</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lois Capps&amp;#39; recent essay about the abortion-related components of the health care restructuring bill, HR 3200 [&amp;quot;The Truth About the Capps Amendment,&amp;quot; Sept. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/59985-the-truth-about-the-truth-about-the-capps-amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi to Offer New Draft of Health Care Bill Next Week</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/23/pelosi-offer-new-draft-health-care-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191644</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the leadership feels they have the votes for HR 3200 (the health care reform bill), then they don&amp;#39;t need to negotiate (with us) and bring this to a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/23/pelosi-offer-new-draft-health-care-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/910" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191643</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At the very end of July, HR 3200 made it through the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which punted the historic healthcare reform effort to the powerful ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/910&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reform? Yes. HR 3200? No.</title>
    <link href="http://www.daytondailynews.com/opinion/reform-yes-hr-3200-no-313655.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191642</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dayton Daily News</name>
    </author>
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Let&amp;#39;s be clear: Most everyone who opposes HR 3200 wants health care for all Americans. We acknowledge the need for reform. Access, cost, portability and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daytondailynews.com/opinion/reform-yes-hr-3200-no-313655.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today At TRNS</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTalkRadioNewsService/~3/2Nryxo5cY0A/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190504</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Talk Radio News Service</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...the chairman to transmit to the Committee on Rules additional recommended amendments for consideration in connection with H.R.3200, the &#8220;America&#8217;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.&#8221; -House Financial Services Committee full committee hearing o&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheTalkRadioNewsService/~3/2Nryxo5cY0A/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2009-09-22-health-countries_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6186948</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
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How can President Obama say what &amp;quot;his&amp;quot; health care plan would or would not do when the only health care bill (HR 3200) now before Congress has been written ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2009-09-22-health-countries_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/092009/09232009/493637" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6199560</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
How can President Obama say what &amp;quot;his&amp;quot; health care plan would or would not do when the only health care bill (HR 3200) now before Congress has been written ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/092009/09232009/493637&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>VIDEO: Kansans Laugh at Rep. Tiahrt&amp;#39;s Health Reform Lies</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-nellis/video-kansans-laugh-at-re_b_294595.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184215</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
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Earlier this summer, Tiahrt held a town hall meeting on health care reform and made the false claim that HR 3200 will set a cap on doctors wages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-nellis/video-kansans-laugh-at-re_b_294595.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/republican_leaders_rush_to_defend_insurer_humana_f.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184210</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TPMMuckraker (blog)</name>
    </author>
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CBO&amp;#39;S findings about the $156 billion in MA cuts contained in HR 3200, the House Democrats&amp;#39; health care bill, should be of great concern to senior citizens. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/republican_leaders_rush_to_defend_insurer_humana_f.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Omission not a cure-all</title>
    <link href="http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/home/news/2009/09/22/Viewpoint/Omission.Not.A.CureAll-3778498.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184205</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Observer Online</name>
    </author>
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Let&amp;#39;s evaluate it by looking at the main health care bill, HR 3200, which Obama has endorsed. The Capps Amendment to HR 3200, approved by the House Energy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/home/news/2009/09/22/Viewpoint/Omission.Not.A.CureAll-3778498.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take time to read bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/578/2009/september/22/take-time-to-read-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184203</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>phillyBurbs.com</name>
    </author>
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Re: HR 3200 American&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act: Each day, when I read the newspapers and watch television, the news media is constantly criticizing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/578/2009/september/22/take-time-to-read-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Questions for our elected officials in the health care debate</title>
    <link href="http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/columnists/article/questions_for_our_elected_officials_in_the_health_care_debate/43799/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6179526</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Culpeper Star Exponent</name>
    </author>
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Is it the original HR 3200 bill, the new Baucus plan, or a plan that has not yet been revealed? Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., in a debate on the House floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/columnists/article/questions_for_our_elected_officials_in_the_health_care_debate/43799/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Congressional Seizure Of Private Health Care Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/21/congress-health-care-supreme-court-opinions-columnists-richard-a-epstein.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6179525</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forbes</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
So the political action may well swing back to the House&amp;#39;s grotesque confection, HR 3200--America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Good grief. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/21/congress-health-care-supreme-court-opinions-columnists-richard-a-epstein.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mynews.in/News/US_A_nation_divided_over_health_care_N26246.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6184206</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Bay Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the details are still being worked out, what is certain is that HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; or the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; will ultimately ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mynews.in/News/US_A_nation_divided_over_health_care_N26246.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/100705/Does_the_GOP_stand_for_anything" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179529</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alton Telegraph</name>
    </author>
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The US House of Representatives produced a bill, HR 3200, that has a public option in it. The Senate has produced no bill, but a proposal from US Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/100705/Does_the_GOP_stand_for_anything&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Squeeze From The Right For House Republicans</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003206768" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179527</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
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As a result, Republican lawmakers are increasingly reluctant to work with Democrats on health care ( HR 3200 , S 1685 ), climate change ( HR 2454 ) and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003206768&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/michelle-obama/6156655/Michelle-Obamas-arms-the-nine-minute-secret.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179523</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Bay Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the details are still being worked out, what is certain is that HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; or the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; will ultimately ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/michelle-obama/6156655/Michelle-Obamas-arms-the-nine-minute-secret.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pushback on health care reform, in Oregon and the country</title>
    <link href="http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/09/pushback-on-health-care-reform-in-oregon-and-the-country.html?cid=6a00d8341c2c3f53ef0120a5e1d148970c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179522</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueOregon (blog)</name>
    </author>
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They can vote for it to express their support in principle, and still vote for whatever version of HR 3200 emerges subsequently. For the Kucinich amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/09/pushback-on-health-care-reform-in-oregon-and-the-country.html?cid=6a00d8341c2c3f53ef0120a5e1d148970c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tom Sullivan: If You Like Medical Bills, You'll Love These</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-sullivan/if-you-like-medical-bills_b_293020.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175317</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...three &quot;public option&quot; amendments. All sides will hotly debate, soundly trash, and amend the hell out of the Baucus bill, H.R.3200 (on the House side) and any others that come out of the woodwork by October. But those aren't the only kind of bills Americ&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-sullivan/if-you-like-medical-bills_b_293020.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healing the Sick: Religious groups fighting to prevent reform debacle</title>
    <link href="http://www.abpnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=4410&amp;amp;Itemid=53" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175316</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Baptist Press</name>
    </author>
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Nonetheless, Rigali expressed concern that HR 3200, the main House version of the bill, did not contain explicit enough protections to ensure that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abpnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=4410&amp;amp;Itemid=53&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update September 21, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200909216520/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-september-21-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175315</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
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This represents a significant improvement over the House bill (HR 3200) which lacked eligibility verification altogether. These initial details were also ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200909216520/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-september-21-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/17/politics/washingtonpost/main5318115.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175314</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
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It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/17/politics/washingtonpost/main5318115.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pushback on health care reform, in Oregon and the country Chris Lowe</title>
    <link href="http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/09/pushback-on-health-care-reform-in-oregon-and-the-country.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175313</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueOregon (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
They can vote for it to express their support in principle, and still vote for whatever version of HR 3200 emerges subsequently. For the Kucinich amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/09/pushback-on-health-care-reform-in-oregon-and-the-country.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_health_insurance_tax_fact_check.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175312</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Bay Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the details are still being worked out, what is certain is that HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; or the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; will ultimately ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_health_insurance_tax_fact_check.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/21/worldupdates/2009-09-21T130453Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-425941-1&amp;amp;sec=Worldupdates" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175276</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alton Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House of Representatives produced a bill, HR 3200, that has a public option in it. The Senate has produced no bill, but a proposal from US Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/21/worldupdates/2009-09-21T130453Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-425941-1&amp;amp;sec=Worldupdates&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Andrew Clark: Rejecting health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/09/21/Opinions/Andrew.Clark.Rejecting.Health.Care.Reform-3777787.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175275</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The George Washington University The GW Hatchet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Well, upon closer examination of the bill, it turns out that HR 3200 and the other alternatives are not good deals for us at all. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gwhatchet.com/news/2009/09/21/Opinions/Andrew.Clark.Rejecting.Health.Care.Reform-3777787.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/21/baucus_health_bill_changes_to_address_dem_concerns/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175274</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/21/baucus_health_bill_changes_to_address_dem_concerns/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Death talk for seniors</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/death_talk_for_seniors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6171195</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
424) of the health care reform bill known as &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3200). It didn&amp;#39;t just show up on the doorstep of health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/death_talk_for_seniors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=110469" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6302643</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=110469&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/22/baucus-changes-health-dem-outcry/?test=latestnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6213436</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/22/baucus-changes-health-dem-outcry/?test=latestnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-16-voa31.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6209932</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-16-voa31.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-22-voa57.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6207937</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-22-voa57.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/baucus-health-draws-sides/?test=latestnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6199557</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/baucus-health-draws-sides/?test=latestnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/22/baucus-proposes-new-limits-on-insurance-premiums/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6186950</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/22/baucus-proposes-new-limits-on-insurance-premiums/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/09/22/GA2009092203140.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6184207</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It makes the same promises that are made by the president and HR 3200, but with different body parts. Before I explain why this is the case, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/09/22/GA2009092203140.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local Democrat chairman was spouting the party line</title>
    <link href="http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/09/20/opinion/letters/doc4ab4324d2f1f1571506417.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6168482</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eastern Arizona Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In his letter regarding criticism of the House health-care bill, he says that no online versions of the bill &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; have numbered pages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eacourier.com/articles/2009/09/20/opinion/letters/doc4ab4324d2f1f1571506417.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/commentary/article/ED-HERZ20_20090918-212807/293912/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6168481</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/commentary/article/ED-HERZ20_20090918-212807/293912/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.afro.com/tabId/551/itemId/4725/Students-Poised-For-Actionbr-iObama-Fires-Up.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6168450</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.afro.com/tabId/551/itemId/4725/Students-Poised-For-Actionbr-iObama-Fires-Up.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>America Burning: Obama's Death Panels Revealed</title>
    <link href="http://americaburning.blogtownhall.com/2009/09/20/obamas_death_panels_revealed.thtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6167384</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...bill, since he hasn&#8217;t written it yet. The closest thing we have to a written Obama bill, as opposed to verbal vows, is H.R.3200, a thousand-pager whose loose language and typos attest to hasty drafting by three House committees.&#160; That measure does in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americaburning.blogtownhall.com/2009/09/20/obamas_death_panels_revealed.thtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barbara Lyons: Obamacare and mandated abortion</title>
    <link href="http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_20028174-a49f-11de-b32a-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6164538</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Crosse Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Despite comments to the contrary, abortion is most certainly included and even mandated in both the Kennedy and Baucus bills in the US Senate and HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_20028174-a49f-11de-b32a-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/michelle-obama/6209988/Michelle-Obama-is-revealed-as-Barack-Obamas-secret-weapon-on-health-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6164537</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/michelle-obama/6209988/Michelle-Obama-is-revealed-as-Barack-Obamas-secret-weapon-on-health-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Forum: Speaking for health care&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;forgotten people&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/092009/opi_495016109.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6404216</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/092009/opi_495016109.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_michelle_obama_health_care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6186949</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_michelle_obama_health_care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5491.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6184209</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Crosse Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Despite comments to the contrary, abortion is most certainly included and even mandated in both the Kennedy and Baucus bills in the US Senate and HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5491.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/business/story/960319.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6171194</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlotteobserver.com/business/story/960319.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What do You Want to Know About Swine Flu?</title>
    <link href="http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/59745872.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6164527</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSAZ-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... on investor.com that suggested up to 40% of doctors may leave the medical profession if Obama is successful in getting Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s HR 3200 passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/59745872.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-10-voa7.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6164525</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Obama administration and Congress offer HR 3200, federal legislation that includes a government-run insurance plan. HR 3200 is a double whammy for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-10-voa7.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOWEY: A defining moment to be judged</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_262022854.html?keyword=topstory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6156082</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening News and Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That essentially kills HR 3200. A week after Obama&amp;#39;s speech, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus unveiled an $856 billion health care reform plan. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_262022854.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/09/19/ap/headlines/us_health_care_overhaul.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6156081</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Go to http://healthcarehorserace.com... for a list of the Sections of the HR 3200 healthcare bill that are alarming to many Americans, because, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/09/19/ap/headlines/us_health_care_overhaul.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP is open to discussion</title>
    <link href="http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/09/gop-is-open-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6156078</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dallas Morning News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
So if the plan he was talking about is not HR 3200, he failed to direct us to the bill he now embraces. His comments were grossly inappropriate - especially ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/09/gop-is-open-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/20/AR2009092000715.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6184216</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rome Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What was lost dwelling on the apology was the substance of Wilson&amp;#39;s concern that HR 3200 health reform bill could allow for significant abuse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/20/AR2009092000715.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=2f98aa03-c29b-418d-bbda-f08b29cf4bda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6171198</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Pilot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As currently written, the leading piece of legislation in the House, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, known as HR 3200, allows for federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=2f98aa03-c29b-418d-bbda-f08b29cf4bda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8264166.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6168451</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rome Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What was lost dwelling on the apology was the substance of Wilson&amp;#39;s concern that HR 3200 health reform bill could allow for significant abuse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8264166.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/16/AR2009091603518.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6164539</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening News and Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That essentially kills HR 3200. A week after Obama&amp;#39;s speech, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus unveiled an $856 billion health care reform plan. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/16/AR2009091603518.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE58H5MI20090919" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6156083</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Laurel Leader Call</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... magazines, television programs and major blogs finds about 3000 mentions of the major House Democratic bill, HR 3200, in the past six months. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE58H5MI20090919&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/15/AR2009091503449.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6156079</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rome Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What was lost dwelling on the apology was the substance of Wilson&amp;#39;s concern that HR 3200 health reform bill could allow for significant abuse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/15/AR2009091503449.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arcuri&amp;#39;s balanced position</title>
    <link href="http://www.romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20090918-141202" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6150653</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rome Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What was lost dwelling on the apology was the substance of Wilson&amp;#39;s concern that HR 3200 health reform bill could allow for significant abuse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20090918-141202&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/nurse-brown-goes-to-washington/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148180</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There have been many concerns voiced that HR 3200 or other legislation on health care would contain provisions offering public coverage for illegal aliens. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/nurse-brown-goes-to-washington/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gregg: Union rule threatens job center</title>
    <link href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Gregg%3A+Union+rule+threatens+job+center&amp;amp;articleId=f4bb6294-7e95-45e3-88db-18bf76e48faf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148179</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the HR 3200 healthcare bill, the words were &amp;quot;other purposes&amp;quot; and included retroactively refunding money to certain groups halfway back to the turn of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Gregg%3A+Union+rule+threatens+job+center&amp;amp;articleId=f4bb6294-7e95-45e3-88db-18bf76e48faf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5484.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148177</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But the health care bill backed by President Obama (HR 3200) would establish two massive new federal programs.&amp;quot; (See nrlc.org for more details). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5484.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conyers has a rough floor outing</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/59361-conyers-has-a-rough-floor-outing" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148175</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Mr. Speaker, today I inadvertently cast a &amp;#39;yea&amp;#39; vote for a motion to recommit on HR 3200 and did not vote for final passage,&amp;quot; Conyers explained on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/59361-conyers-has-a-rough-floor-outing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area congressmen split on health care debate&amp;#39;s public option</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2536124/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148173</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the Senate is still working on its version, the House bill completed in July, HR 3200, likely will be presented for a vote by early October. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2536124/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Imaginary plans are an insult to the American people: Americans for Tax Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090918/Imaginary-plans-are-an-insult-to-the-American-people-Americans-for-Tax-Reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6143202</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...actual plan? The House and Senate have introduced at least four Democrat health care proposals - at least two versions of H.R.3200, the Senate HELP Committee's bill, and the recently released Baucus proposal. All of these are real plans - hundreds of pa&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090918/Imaginary-plans-are-an-insult-to-the-American-people-Americans-for-Tax-Reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=110136" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6142687</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thus when Wilson indecorously, but correctly, called Obama out for lying about the ins-and-outs of HR 3200, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=110136&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/18/obama-ties-immigration-to-health-care-battle/?feat=home_top5_shared" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6179528</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UWEC Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Critics of HR 3200 and those protesting it have earned quite the reputation in the American media. Maybe you don&amp;#39;t have to wait a year for routine health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/18/obama-ties-immigration-to-health-care-battle/?feat=home_top5_shared&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO&amp;#39;s Health Care Scorecard Written in Pencil</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/exit.cfm?originalRequest=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.cqpolitics.com%2Fnotepad%2F2009%2F09%2Fcbos-health-scorecard-written.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6171197</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As was the case with its review of HR 3200, CBO&amp;#39;s estimate of the Baucus bill contains a laundry list of provisions that are estimated to have no effect on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/exit.cfm?originalRequest=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.cqpolitics.com%2Fnotepad%2F2009%2F09%2Fcbos-health-scorecard-written.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/19/AR2009091902435.html?hpid=moreheadlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6168452</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UWEC Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Critics of HR 3200 and those protesting it have earned quite the reputation in the American media. Maybe you don&amp;#39;t have to wait a year for routine health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/19/AR2009091902435.html?hpid=moreheadlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/18/eveningnews/main5321910.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6164540</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UWEC Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Critics of HR 3200 and those protesting it have earned quite the reputation in the American media. Maybe you don&amp;#39;t have to wait a year for routine health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/18/eveningnews/main5321910.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://portfolio.com/industry-news/technology/2009/09/18/austin-startup-benefits-from-obama-heckling-controversy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6156080</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thus when Wilson indecorously, but correctly, called Obama out for lying about the ins-and-outs of HR 3200, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://portfolio.com/industry-news/technology/2009/09/18/austin-startup-benefits-from-obama-heckling-controversy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jSpRK_MebCFXr3rGb6Inzrjq2GZgD9AQ304O0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6150654</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UWEC Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Critics of HR 3200 and those protesting it have earned quite the reputation in the American media. Maybe you don&amp;#39;t have to wait a year for routine health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jSpRK_MebCFXr3rGb6Inzrjq2GZgD9AQ304O0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0904169.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6148178</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Activities -- claimed that the House health reform bill (HR 3200) is &amp;quot;seriously deficient&amp;quot; in maintaining the status quo on federal abortion policy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0904169.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-09-16-finance_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6148176</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsweek</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At 220 pages, the chairman&amp;#39;s mark, as it is called, is an easier read than HR 3200, the House bill. Still, it&amp;#39;s a lot to get through. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-09-16-finance_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/cbo-says-baucus-bill-a-big-money-saver.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6148174</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As was the case with its review of HR 3200, cbo&amp;#39;s estimate of the Baucus bill contains a laundry list of provisions that are estimated to have no effect on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/cbo-says-baucus-bill-a-big-money-saver.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/bio2957.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6142691</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... because the Baucus plan &amp;quot;incorporates similar language to Capp&amp;#39;s amendment to HR 3200, which does not explicitly exclude abortion coverage and funding. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/bio2957.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/09/graph_of_the_day_for_september.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6142689</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As was the case with its review of HR 3200, cbo&amp;#39;s estimate of the Baucus bill contains a laundry list of provisions that are estimated to have no effect on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/09/graph_of_the_day_for_september.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/grading-the-baucus-health-plan/?hp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6142688</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UWEC Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Critics of HR 3200 and those protesting it have earned quite the reputation in the American media. Maybe you don&amp;#39;t have to wait a year for routine health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/grading-the-baucus-health-plan/?hp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/conrad-demands-health-care-proposal-meet-stricter-budget-demands.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139475</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As was the case with its review of HR 3200, cbo&amp;#39;s estimate of the Baucus bill contains a laundry list of provisions that are estimated to have no effect on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/conrad-demands-health-care-proposal-meet-stricter-budget-demands.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/17/deep-divisions-long-awaited-health-plan/?test=latestnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139474</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UWEC Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Critics of HR 3200 and those protesting it have earned quite the reputation in the American media. Maybe you don&amp;#39;t have to wait a year for routine health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/17/deep-divisions-long-awaited-health-plan/?test=latestnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New speech, stale claims</title>
    <link href="http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=70115" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139473</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Daily Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Indeed, the Congressional Research Service has concluded that, HR 3200, the leading bill in the House, &#226;&#8364;&#339;does not contain any restrictions on noncitzens ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=70115&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where is President Obama's Health Care 'Plan'?</title>
    <link href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1755070/where_is_president_obamas_health_care_plan/index.html?source=r_health" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139380</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedOrbit</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...actual plan? The House and Senate have introduced at least four Democrat health care proposals - at least two versions of H.R.3200, the Senate HELP Committee's bill, and the recently released Baucus proposal. All of these are real plans - hundreds of pa&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1755070/where_is_president_obamas_health_care_plan/index.html?source=r_health&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Interrupted at University of Maryland by &amp;#39;Pro life Moderate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS186536+17-Sep-2009+PRN20090917" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139378</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There is still abortion funding in HR 3200, we are not fooled by Obama&amp;#39;s empty rhetoric. He lies with a smile and the common folk are either believing him, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS186536+17-Sep-2009+PRN20090917&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5483.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139376</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... because the Baucus plan &amp;quot;incorporates similar language to Capp&amp;#39;s amendment to HR 3200, which does not explicitly exclude abortion coverage and funding. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5483.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>YOUR SAY: Marshall a smooth operator</title>
    <link href="http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/opinion/story/846517.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139375</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Macon Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Time and time again he stated that he would not support HR 3200, and when pressed, he categorically stated that he would not support any bill that was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/opinion/story/846517.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denied insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/sep/17/denied-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139373</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albert Lea Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
11) that we are lacking in compassion for the poor by our opposition to HR 3200, the congressional version of the health reform bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/sep/17/denied-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Disputes over plain truths unbelievable</title>
    <link href="http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-news_local.asp?id=BL6K237M059" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139372</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leader-Telegram</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Or the fact that the health care reform bill (HR 3200) pending in Congress won&amp;#39;t set up &amp;quot;death panels&amp;quot; to pull the plug on Grandma. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-news_local.asp?id=BL6K237M059&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ignored by All Media: Major Healthcare Provider Organizations ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-abrams/ignored-by-all-media-majo_b_290586.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139370</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That&amp;#39;s another good, and very important point because HR 3200 has money to train more nurses, but the authors apparently did not realize the need for more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-abrams/ignored-by-all-media-majo_b_290586.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Line-By-Line Health Care Challenge: An Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,551260,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139369</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&amp;#39;s the House health care bill, HR 3200. Does anybody really understand this thing? Earlier, we went to the office of Congressman Phil Roe for answers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,551260,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/17/analysis_shelving_missile_shield_entices_moscow/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139368</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Daily Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Indeed, the Congressional Research Service has concluded that, HR 3200, the leading bill in the House, &#226;&#8364;&#339;does not contain any restrictions on noncitzens ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/17/analysis_shelving_missile_shield_entices_moscow/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_care_stakes_analysis.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139366</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As was the case with its review of HR 3200, CBO&amp;#39;s estimate of the Baucus bill contains a laundry list of provisions that are estimated to have no effect on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_care_stakes_analysis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare Savings In Perspective: A Comparison of HR 3200 and Other ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kff.org/healthreform/7983.cfm?utm_source=kff&amp;amp;utm_medium=homepage_nn&amp;amp;utm_campaign=nn_091709_healthreform_medicareSpending" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139365</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Family Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although Medicare is not the main focus of current health reform legislation, the primary bill under consideration in the House &#226;&#8364;&#8220; HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kff.org/healthreform/7983.cfm?utm_source=kff&amp;amp;utm_medium=homepage_nn&amp;amp;utm_campaign=nn_091709_healthreform_medicareSpending&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where is President Obama's Health Care 'Plan'?</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/09-17-2009/0005096135&amp;amp;EDATE=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139314</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...actual plan? The House and Senate have introduced at least four Democrat health care proposals - at least two versions of H.R.3200, the Senate HELP Committee's bill, and the recently released Baucus proposal. All of these are real plans - hundreds of pa&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/09-17-2009/0005096135&amp;amp;EDATE=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exactly where is Obama's healthcare &quot;plan&quot;?</title>
    <link href="http://spectator.org/blog/2009/09/17/exactly-where-is-obamas-health" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139313</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Forman asks:  The House and Senate have introduced at least four Democrat  health care proposals - at least two versions of H.R.3200, the  Senate HELP Committee's bill, and the recently released Baucus  proposal.&#160; All of these are real plans - hundreds&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spectator.org/blog/2009/09/17/exactly-where-is-obamas-health&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/19/AR2009091900112.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6184212</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Probably the most discussed of the reform proposals is HR 3200. HR 3200 would set minimum requirements of coverage that all insurance providers would be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/19/AR2009091900112.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/baucus-proposes-billion-health-care-reform-plan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6171196</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Probably the most discussed of the reform proposals is HR 3200. HR 3200 would set minimum requirements of coverage that all insurance providers would be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/baucus-proposes-billion-health-care-reform-plan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/13/hackers-imperil-wilson-campaign-web-site/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6164526</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As CBS blogger mccullagh pointed out, according to an August 25 report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service (CRS), there is nothing in HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/13/hackers-imperil-wilson-campaign-web-site/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/18/democrats_oppose_tax_in_health_bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6142686</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Daily Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Indeed, the Congressional Research Service has concluded that, HR 3200, the leading bill in the House, &#226;&#8364;&#339;does not contain any restrictions on noncitzens ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/18/democrats_oppose_tax_in_health_bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/15/house-disciplines-wilson-outburst" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6142685</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As CBS blogger McCullagh pointed out, according to an August 25 report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service (CRS), there is nothing in HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/15/house-disciplines-wilson-outburst&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Definition of the Word &amp;quot;Lie&amp;quot;: The Right (and the Left) Need to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-definition-of-the-wor_b_285619.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139472</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As CBS blogger McCullagh pointed out, according to an August 25 report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service (CRS), there is nothing in HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-definition-of-the-wor_b_285619.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Census Bureau data on the medically uninsured simply can&amp;#39;t be ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik17-2009sep17,0,1400353.column" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139377</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Los Angeles Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Indeed, a strong outreach component is written into HR 3200, the Democratic healthcare reform bill, for exactly that reason. Yet their complaint brims with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik17-2009sep17,0,1400353.column&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health plan &amp;#39;test&amp;#39; isn&amp;#39;t a good-faith option</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/1072896.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139374</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Myrtle Beach Sun News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First, what plan would they use as the public option, HR 3200 or HR 3400 or one of the three Senate plans? HR 3200 has been raked over the coals by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/1072896.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform bill info wrong</title>
    <link href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090917/VIEWPOINTS03/909170341/1120/Reform+bill+info+wrong" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139371</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press &amp;amp; Sun-Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
6, a gentleman from Apalachin noted &amp;quot;three points&amp;quot; about HR 3200, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act.&amp;quot; He quotes a magazine as his source, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090917/VIEWPOINTS03/909170341/1120/Reform+bill+info+wrong&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/15/2009-09-15_congress_rebukes_rep_joe_wilson_for_you_lie_cry_during_president_obama_speech.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139367</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As CBS blogger McCullagh pointed out, according to an August 25 report by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service (CRS), there is nothing in HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/15/2009-09-15_congress_rebukes_rep_joe_wilson_for_you_lie_cry_during_president_obama_speech.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pesky Truth: Obama IS Lying About Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://garnet92.blogtownhall.com/2009/09/16/obama_is_lying_about_healthcare.thtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131469</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...If he is true to his word, his statement means that there won&#8217;t be a plan. Period.  The most fully fleshed-out plan so far (H.R.3200) was said by the CBO to increase deficits by $228 billion over the 2010-2019 timeframe. Remember that the CBO is Congr&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://garnet92.blogtownhall.com/2009/09/16/obama_is_lying_about_healthcare.thtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wild rhetoric</title>
    <link href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13349838" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131468</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
To wit: HR 3200, Title II, Subtitle C, Sec. 246, states: &amp;quot;No Federal Payment for Undocumented Aliens. Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13349838&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/14/AR2009091400262.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131467</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thus, under the Baucus bill, like the House Democratic leadership bill (HR 3200), federal funds would subsidize coverage of elective abortions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/14/AR2009091400262.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kingston&amp;#39;s town hall meeting packs in historical crowd</title>
    <link href="http://www.tribune-georgian.com/articles/2009/09/16/news/top_stories/1topstory9.16.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131373</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Camden County Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Kingston reminded everyone that with a Democratic majority in Congress, President Barrack Obama&amp;#39;s HR 3200 could pass without a single Republican vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tribune-georgian.com/articles/2009/09/16/news/top_stories/1topstory9.16.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Even Worse Press Coverage! [Ramesh Ponnuru]</title>
    <link href="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YmU0MTE2ODBiNzY4NGQ2N2E0ZmRmMGUzOGI3ZTI3MWQ=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131372</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The piece breaks new ground, however, in its reference to &amp;quot;the one bill that has garnered the most attention because it has passed the House, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YmU0MTE2ODBiNzY4NGQ2N2E0ZmRmMGUzOGI3ZTI3MWQ=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/baucus-unveiling-health-gop-board/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131371</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thus, under the Baucus bill, like the House Democratic leadership bill (HR 3200), federal funds would subsidize coverage of elective abortions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/baucus-unveiling-health-gop-board/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An OK Corral in Clovis?</title>
    <link href="http://clovisindependent.com/?p=675" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131370</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clovis Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But there was clear anxiety about HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; with regard to people paying more, losing the coverage they currently have, dismantling the already frayed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clovisindependent.com/?p=675&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Non-union, salaried workers shafted in US deal with GM</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/opinion/letters/59099-non-union-salaried-workers-shafted-in-us-deal-with-gm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131366</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He could have said that the issue is addressed on pages 424 and 425 of HR 3200. There is no discussion of euthanasia or pulling anyone&amp;#39;s plug. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/opinion/letters/59099-non-union-salaried-workers-shafted-in-us-deal-with-gm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=b7883c44-8aee-493e-b7e5-9e27789670b7" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6124565</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Catholic Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a section innocuously titled &#226;&#8364;&#339;School-Based Health Clinics,&#226;&#8364;* the House bill, HR 3200, seems to set up Democrats to invite groups like Planned Parenthood ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=b7883c44-8aee-493e-b7e5-9e27789670b7&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area congressmen split on health care debate&amp;#39;s public option</title>
    <link href="http://www.herald-review.com/news/article_63dbd4ae-6fa9-5c80-a2f5-e6e1d84e1bb8.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6124561</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Herald &amp;amp; Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the Senate is still working on its version, the House bill completed in July, HR 3200, likely will be presented for a vote by early October. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herald-review.com/news/article_63dbd4ae-6fa9-5c80-a2f5-e6e1d84e1bb8.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voice of the Day We need reform of our health care now</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090916/OPINIONS02/909160381/We+need+reform+of+our+health+care+now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6124560</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Probably the most discussed of the reform proposals is HR 3200. HR 3200 would set minimum requirements of coverage that all insurance providers would be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090916/OPINIONS02/909160381/We+need+reform+of+our+health+care+now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19823-PostPartisan-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Is-Obama-planning-to-give-illegal-immigrants-health-care-through-amnesty" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6361522</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Personal Liberty Digest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The organization says the proposed House bill known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 3200) would allow illegal aliens to be covered by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19823-PostPartisan-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Is-Obama-planning-to-give-illegal-immigrants-health-care-through-amnesty&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/17/AR2009091703329.html?hpid=opinionsbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6142692</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Personal Liberty Digest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The organization says the proposed House bill known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 3200) would allow illegal aliens to be covered by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/17/AR2009091703329.html?hpid=opinionsbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/18/obama-ties-immigration-to-health-care-battle/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6139476</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Personal Liberty Digest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The organization says the proposed House bill known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 3200) would allow illegal aliens to be covered by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/18/obama-ties-immigration-to-health-care-battle/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/obamas-you-lie-heckler-admonished-20090916-fqms.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6131463</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the answer is, like HR 3200, not simple. What&amp;#39;s true is that the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service concluded that nothing in HR 3200 precludes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/world/obamas-you-lie-heckler-admonished-20090916-fqms.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8260112.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6131365</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the answer is, like HR 3200, not simple. What&amp;#39;s true is that the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service concluded that nothing in HR 3200 precludes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8260112.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare v. Prescription Drugs, Part III</title>
    <link href="http://meganmcardle.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/09/obamacare_v_prescription_drugs_2.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6124566</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Pace the reader, the overall estimate for HR 3200, issued two weeks after the preliminary score he/she cites, places the Year 10 cost of the coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meganmcardle.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/09/obamacare_v_prescription_drugs_2.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care reform draws support from doctors</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsday.com/business/health-care-reform-draws-support-from-doctors-1.1450893" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6124564</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsday</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
American Medical Association and The Medical Society of the State of New York have both said they back the House health care reform bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/business/health-care-reform-draws-support-from-doctors-1.1450893&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FAIR insists Obama misleading public on healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.personalliberty.com/news/fair-insists-obama-misleading-public-on-healthcare-19358362/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6124562</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Personal Liberty Digest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The organization says the proposed House bill known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 3200) would allow illegal aliens to be covered by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.personalliberty.com/news/fair-insists-obama-misleading-public-on-healthcare-19358362/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wendell Potter: Public Option Essential, Baucus Plan An &amp;quot;Absolute ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/15/wendell-potter-public-opt_n_287733.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6124558</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would go a long way toward making many of the standard practices of the industry illegal while providing much-needed assistance to low and moderate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/15/wendell-potter-public-opt_n_287733.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Did the President Lie? Illegal Immigrants and HR 3200</title>
    <link href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Did-the-President-Lie-Illegal-Immigrants-and-HR-3200" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6124557</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>To Iniquity, and Beyond (satire)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thus, it would appear that unauthorized aliens who meet the substantial presence test would be required under HR 3200 to have health insurance. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hubpages.com/hub/Did-the-President-Lie-Illegal-Immigrants-and-HR-3200&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa working on antitrust amendment to health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090915/NEWS01/909150403/1117/Massa+working+on+antitrust+amendment+to+health+care+bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120984</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He plans to offer the bill as an amendment to HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. While he would support the amendment, he continues ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090915/NEWS01/909150403/1117/Massa+working+on+antitrust+amendment+to+health+care+bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Doris Matsui to Host Health Care Telephone Town Hall ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.obsnews.com/news/article100627_congresswoman-doris-matsui-host-health-care-telephone-town-hall-thursday-septembe" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120983</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OBSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congresswoman Matsui previously held a telephone town hall to listen to her constituents&amp;#39; thoughts and opinions on HR 3200, and drew over 11000 participants ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obsnews.com/news/article100627_congresswoman-doris-matsui-host-health-care-telephone-town-hall-thursday-septembe&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/wilson-calls-his-outburst-spontaneous/?hp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120982</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Personal Liberty Digest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The organization says the proposed House bill known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 3200) would allow illegal aliens to be covered by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/wilson-calls-his-outburst-spontaneous/?hp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Parker: Rise in incivility a threat to concept of civilization</title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6620712.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120981</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the answer is, like HR 3200, not simple. What&amp;#39;s true is that the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service concluded that nothing in HR 3200 precludes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6620712.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capp&amp;#39;s using informercials?</title>
    <link href="http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2009/09/15/opinion/letters/letter3.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120949</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Santa Maria Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lois Capps has been telling people at her informational meetings that HR 3200 is revenue-neutral. According to the Congressional Budget Office, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2009/09/15/opinion/letters/letter3.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Universal health care would be a disaster</title>
    <link href="http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090915/OPINION03/909150325" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120948</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clarksville Leaf Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He let the Democrats in Congress write all 1000 pages of HR 3200, and it&amp;#39;s obvious from his speeches that he doesn&amp;#39;t know what is in it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090915/OPINION03/909150325&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PARKER: Incivility must go the way of the duel, 09-16-09</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldnews.com/opinion/columnists/x1101622622/PARKER-Incivility-must-go-the-way-of-the-duel-09-16-09" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120946</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fall River Herald News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the answer is, like HR 3200, not simple. What&amp;#39;s true is that the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service concluded that nothing in HR 3200 precludes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldnews.com/opinion/columnists/x1101622622/PARKER-Incivility-must-go-the-way-of-the-duel-09-16-09&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Debate Continues</title>
    <link href="http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/200909150.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120945</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home School Legal Defense Association</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Home School Legal Defense Association is very concerned about HR 3200, the House version of the health care bill, because we see it as a dangerous threat to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/200909150.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/13/AR2009091302250.html?hpid=opinionsbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6120943</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would go a long way toward making many of the standard practices of the industry illegal while providing much-needed assistance to low and moderate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/13/AR2009091302250.html?hpid=opinionsbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bob Janovick: This insurance &amp;#39;fix&amp;#39; simply won&amp;#39;t work</title>
    <link href="http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_83f137e4-a16a-11de-8abe-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6115825</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Crosse Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The president and the House (HR 3200) has called for the elimination of &amp;quot;pre-existing conditions&amp;quot; by the health insurance industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_83f137e4-a16a-11de-8abe-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On the path to single-payer system</title>
    <link href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20090915/OPINION/909150317/-1/SPORTS/On%20the%20path%20to%20single-payer%20system" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6115823</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lower Hudson Journal news</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Of course, there&amp;#39;s nothing in HR 3200 that&amp;#39;s called a death panel. But the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research was enacted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20090915/OPINION/909150317/-1/SPORTS/On%20the%20path%20to%20single-payer%20system&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/11/democrats-wilson-ultimatum-apology-punishment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6186951</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the furthest advanced bill currently being considered, may be safely held as the champion of the left&amp;#39;s legislative efforts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/11/democrats-wilson-ultimatum-apology-punishment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/race-lingers-health-care-debate-possible-political-consequences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6142690</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the furthest advanced bill currently being considered, may be safely held as the champion of the left&amp;#39;s legislative efforts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/race-lingers-health-care-debate-possible-political-consequences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6196028/Jimmy-Carter-says-Joe-Wilsons-attack-on-Barack-Obama-was-based-on-racism.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6124559</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the furthest advanced bill currently being considered, may be safely held as the champion of the left&amp;#39;s legislative efforts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6196028/Jimmy-Carter-says-Joe-Wilsons-attack-on-Barack-Obama-was-based-on-racism.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/dan-roberts-on-business-blog/2009/sep/14/banking-barack-obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6120980</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the furthest advanced bill currently being considered, may be safely held as the champion of the left&amp;#39;s legislative efforts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/dan-roberts-on-business-blog/2009/sep/14/banking-barack-obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Won&amp;#39;t Meet With Pro-Life Democrat to Discuss Abortion ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5464.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6115829</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bart Stupak, in a new interview, talks more about how the pro-life Democrats can hold up the pro-abortion bill, HR 3200. Responding to the speech President ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5464.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama, Wilson and Dowd: On Untruths, Racism and Apologies</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/exit.cfm?originalRequest=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.cqpolitics.com%2Fin_the_right%2F2009%2F09%2Fobama-wilson-and-dowd-on-untru.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6115826</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Congressional Research Service reports: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Under HR 3200, a &amp;#39;Health Insurance Exchange&amp;#39; would begin operation in 2013 and would offer private plans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/exit.cfm?originalRequest=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.cqpolitics.com%2Fin_the_right%2F2009%2F09%2Fobama-wilson-and-dowd-on-untru.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate citizenship; push for health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/1069385.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6115824</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Myrtle Beach Sun News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This bill HR 3200 is more than just a bill, it is assurance that America, the land of equal opportunity, will not turn into a monetary wage-based society, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/1069385.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/215340" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6115822</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the furthest advanced bill currently being considered, may be safely held as the champion of the left&amp;#39;s legislative efforts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsweek.com/id/215340&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Separated at Birth: Kanye West and Joe Wilson?</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2009/09/separated_at_birth_kanye_west.html?hpid=talkbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6115821</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He is a veteran and the only Congressman that submitted an ammendment to HR 3200 trying to protect the veterans bebefits from being raped by the Obama gang. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2009/09/separated_at_birth_kanye_west.html?hpid=talkbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>They Can&amp;#39;t Handle the Truth</title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/content.aspx?ContentGuid=c6d9e39d-1de3-42ec-ac28-32d4d5fd69ed&amp;amp;Comments=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110345</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Wilson exclaimed Wednesday night last week to a president who laid out once again the false claim that HR 3200 would not cover illegal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/content.aspx?ContentGuid=c6d9e39d-1de3-42ec-ac28-32d4d5fd69ed&amp;amp;Comments=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breast Cancer Survivors Praise House Committee Action as Vital to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS155404+14-Sep-2009+BW20090914" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110344</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... for adopting an amendment to the &amp;quot;America`s Affordable Health Choices Act&amp;quot; (HR 3200) that would remove barriers to care for breast cancer survivors. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS155404+14-Sep-2009+BW20090914&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5452.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110343</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bart Stupak, in a new interview, talks more about how the pro-life Democrats can hold up the pro-abortion bill, HR 3200. Responding to the speech President ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5452.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Suwanee talks about healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.gwinnettherald.com/Articles-c-2009-09-14-179391.114126_Suwanee_talks_about_healthcare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110342</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GwinnettHerald.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;We can do all those things without raising your taxes by one cent instead of the $1.3 trillion price tag, which is what (HR) 3200 has,&amp;quot; Price said. &amp;quot;&#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gwinnettherald.com/Articles-c-2009-09-14-179391.114126_Suwanee_talks_about_healthcare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>System needs some changes,but reform&amp;#39;s too strong a word</title>
    <link href="http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/local.ssf?/base/news/1252919718258520.xml&amp;amp;coll=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110340</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huntsville Times - al.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Educating more doctors is important to address the access problem, but Fanning said HR 3200 doesn&amp;#39;t address that. Legislation that does confront the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/local.ssf?/base/news/1252919718258520.xml&amp;amp;coll=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update September 14, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200909146427/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-september-14-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110339</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Instead, the public is left only to study the language of the House health care bill (HR 3200), which does contain loopholes that will clearly allow illegal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200909146427/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-september-14-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free Health Care for Illegal Aliens? What&amp;#39;s Really In the Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.4247/pub_detail.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110338</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Specifically, the new CRS Report R40773, Treatment of Noncitizens in HR 3200, points out the following: CRS states that HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#339;does not contain any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.4247/pub_detail.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Joe Wilson&amp;#39;s Not Totally Wrong</title>
    <link href="http://www.emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=27295" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110337</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the furthest advanced bill currently being considered, may be safely held as the champion of the left&amp;#39;s legislative efforts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=27295&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Abandons Developmentally Disabled Children</title>
    <link href="http://mensnewsdaily.com/2009/09/13/health-care-reform-abandons-developmentally-disabled-children/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6106647</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Men&amp;#39;s News Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Note how HR 3200 references existing statutes for inclusion of Mental Health and Substance Abuse related disorders. It does not create the language that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mensnewsdaily.com/2009/09/13/health-care-reform-abandons-developmentally-disabled-children/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political spin is dastardly and dizzying</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090914/OPINION/909140315" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6106646</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He says that as people who are reading HR 3200, the only health-care legislation on the table, are wondering why the bill says you can lose your health-care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090914/OPINION/909140315&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Correcting a Mistaken Liberal on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://breezejmu.org/2009/09/14/correcting-a-mistaken-liberal-on-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6106645</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Breeze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However according to the Congressional Research Service, under the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, (otherwise known as HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://breezejmu.org/2009/09/14/correcting-a-mistaken-liberal-on-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health bill lacks empathy</title>
    <link href="http://www.bradenton.com/letters/story/1704806.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6106644</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bradenton Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The purposeful ambiguities of HR 3200 first provoked fear at the town meetings, then rage. The health bill HR 3200 recently passed by the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bradenton.com/letters/story/1704806.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Throw raw meat to--or mollify--town hall attendees?</title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/092009/09142009/492270" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6106643</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Rob Wittman&amp;#39;s 13 principles for health care reform read much like a summary of HR 3200, the health care bill he says he would like to consign to the trash ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/092009/09142009/492270&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=109741" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6106642</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I was in such disbelief that I spent hours looking for the specific section in HR 3200 that expanded the powers of the Internal Revenue Service. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=109741&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/14/looking-ahead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6139379</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He also laid to rest fear concerns many had about HR 3200, the reform bill currently in the House of Representatives. He told Congress and the nation the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/14/looking-ahead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8255631.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6124563</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He also laid to rest fear concerns many had about HR 3200, the reform bill currently in the House of Representatives. He told Congress and the nation the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8255631.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/09/15/urgency_for_new_rules_for_finance_is_slipping_away/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6120947</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He also laid to rest fear concerns many had about HR 3200, the reform bill currently in the House of Representatives. He told Congress and the nation the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/09/15/urgency_for_new_rules_for_finance_is_slipping_away/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Virgil Goode: Legal Immigrants Weigh Down Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsmax.com/us/goode_immigrants_obama/2009/09/13/259547.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6106649</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsMax.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 does not expressly address how such a situation would be treated. Therefore, it appears that the Health Choices Commissioner would be responsible ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsmax.com/us/goode_immigrants_obama/2009/09/13/259547.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=11248" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6103696</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSAZ-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Q: Did I hear the president correctly when he said no illegal aliens would be covered by government health care under HR 3200, even though two amendments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=11248&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will US learn its healthcare reform lesson from California?</title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik14-2009sep14,0,7041044.column" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6103693</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Los Angeles Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As written into the benchmark bill in the House of Representatives (HR 3200), the federally supervised exchange would be the sole marketplace where ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik14-2009sep14,0,7041044.column&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Many Unemployed Parents Struggling to Pay Child Support</title>
    <link href="http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/59131552.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6103669</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSAZ-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here is how I know-if illegal aliens were EXCLUDED from HR 3200, their lobbying groups would be screaming bloody murder. They are not, because they are not. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/59131552.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Broun&amp;#39;s claims at issue</title>
    <link href="http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/091309/new_492664391.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6098142</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Athens</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Both HR 3200, the Democrats&amp;#39; original health care bill, and the economic stimulus package, which set up a CER council, specifically prohibit the so-called ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/091309/new_492664391.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Carty: Political spin is dastardly and dizzying</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090913/OPINION/909130302" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6098140</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He says that as people who are reading HR 3200, the only health-care legislation on the table, are wondering why the bill says you can lose your health-care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090913/OPINION/909130302&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your mail: Reject HR 3200</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090913/OPINION/909120314" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6098136</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Apparently this a buzz word coined by liberals to cover up their lack of knowledge of HR 3200, the proposed health care bill. Every time a conservative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090913/OPINION/909120314&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breaking down myths of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://nwitimes.com/news/opinion/article_f5afa826-a56f-5446-a20d-6ef4c5baa970.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6098121</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>nwitimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recent debates revolve around Senate brainstorming and the House&amp;#39;s HR 3200, as it served as a foundation for the House committees to design their individual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nwitimes.com/news/opinion/article_f5afa826-a56f-5446-a20d-6ef4c5baa970.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://feeds.foxnews.com/~r/foxnews/politics/~3/bbz3DA6hrAg/ready-deal-obama-signals-new-phase-health-care-debate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6131464</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.foxnews.com/~r/foxnews/politics/~3/bbz3DA6hrAg/ready-deal-obama-signals-new-phase-health-care-debate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6184808/Group-once-linked-to-Barack-Obama-taped-giving-advice-to-brothel-owners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6131367</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6184808/Group-once-linked-to-Barack-Obama-taped-giving-advice-to-brothel-owners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/you-lie-flushes-out-the-true-believers-20090916-fq11.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6120944</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The past years, months and days have provided a surfeit of truly tragic evidence that cannot be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/you-lie-flushes-out-the-true-believers-20090916-fq11.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/on-behalf-of-the-ever-scorned/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6115827</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Section 246, convincingly titled &#226;&#8364;&#339;NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS&#226;&#8364;*, within HR 3200 says: &amp;quot;Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/on-behalf-of-the-ever-scorned/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/13/wilson-says-apologize-house-floor-outburst" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6115820</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The past years, months and days have provided a surfeit of truly tragic evidence that cannot be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/13/wilson-says-apologize-house-floor-outburst&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/09/13/obama_strengthens_stance_against_health_plan_critics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6103692</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, sent out a press release with the facetious headline, &amp;quot;Cassidy Applauds Presidential Veto Threat of HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/09/13/obama_strengthens_stance_against_health_plan_critics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6185523/Barack-Obama-cynical-Republicans-trying-to-kill-health-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6103690</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6185523/Barack-Obama-cynical-Republicans-trying-to-kill-health-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/12/gop-provides-backing-for-obamas-war-effort/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6103668</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;But the question is: Is he selling the bill, HR 3200, or is he selling his plan? It&amp;#39;s hard to tell.&amp;quot; Kline added he hoped it was the latter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/12/gop-provides-backing-for-obamas-war-effort/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6832953.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6103667</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6832953.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/obamas-you-lie-heckler-wont-repeat-apology-20090914-fmih.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6103666</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The past years, months and days have provided a surfeit of truly tragic evidence that cannot be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/obamas-you-lie-heckler-wont-repeat-apology-20090914-fmih.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Says Uninsured Americans Are More Common Than You&amp;#39;d Think</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/09/12/president_says_uninsured_ameri.html?hpid=politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098139</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Instead of posting here, go read HR 3200 (still the most coherent bill proposed). Here&amp;#39;s a link to the bill as initially introduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/09/12/president_says_uninsured_ameri.html?hpid=politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/090309_capps_health-care_forum_an_insult_to_the_people_she_serves/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098137</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/090309_capps_health-care_forum_an_insult_to_the_people_she_serves/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2009/09/12/comic-relief-americans-shouldnt-have-choose-between-health-insurance-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098117</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Instead of posting here, go read HR 3200 (still the most coherent bill proposed). Here&amp;#39;s a link to the bill as initially introduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2009/09/12/comic-relief-americans-shouldnt-have-choose-between-health-insurance-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final shape of Obama&amp;#39;s health care bill still in doubt</title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/final_shape_of_obamas_health_c.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098115</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, sent out a press release with the facetious headline, &amp;quot;Cassidy Applauds Presidential Veto Threat of HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/final_shape_of_obamas_health_c.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/091109_clark_vandeventer_health_care_whats_right_whats_wrong_whats_missing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098114</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/091109_clark_vandeventer_health_care_whats_right_whats_wrong_whats_missing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: Common questions and answers</title>
    <link href="http://www.alvaradopost.com/articles/2009/09/12/opinion/doc4aac72489ad09577049225.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098113</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alvarado Post (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The most common frustration I hear is that it is extremely difficult to understand what is in the House health care reform bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alvaradopost.com/articles/2009/09/12/opinion/doc4aac72489ad09577049225.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Plenty of proof &amp;#39;obamacare&amp;#39; would intrude on medical ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.salemnews.com/puopinion/local_story_254212630.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091116</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Salem News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
My point is that the present version of that reform, HR 3200 and the manner in which the Obama administration is attempting to rush it through Congress is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salemnews.com/puopinion/local_story_254212630.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21021-Sebastian-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Nothing-in-health-care-bill-will-prevent-illegal-aliens-from-seeking-coverage" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091114</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Section 246, convincingly titled &#226;&#8364;&#339;NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS&#226;&#8364;*, within HR 3200 says: &amp;quot;Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-21021-Sebastian-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Nothing-in-health-care-bill-will-prevent-illegal-aliens-from-seeking-coverage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/10/barack-obama-healthcare-congress-address" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091113</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/10/barack-obama-healthcare-congress-address&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200: Congress needs to read the bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16023-Sacramento-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d12-HR-3200-Congress-needs-to-read-the-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091112</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many believe at the center of the health care reform debate is the fact that most of the members of Congress have not even read the bill that has the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16023-Sacramento-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d12-HR-3200-Congress-needs-to-read-the-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Truth About End-of-Life Planning</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/11/AR2009091104338.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091088</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Instead, the provision in the bill that fed the rumors (Section 1233 in HR 3200) would permit doctors to get paid once every five years for an &amp;quot;advance care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/11/AR2009091104338.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Huntington Plasma Center Closing; 24 Employees Affected</title>
    <link href="http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/59081487.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091087</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSAZ-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here is how I know-if illegal aliens were EXCLUDED from HR 3200, their lobbying groups would be screaming bloody murder. They are not, because they are not. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/59081487.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kval.com/news/health/58129307.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091082</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lincoln Journal Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One aspect of the battle is that alternative solutions to the health care bill (HR 3200) have gained little, if any, media attention. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kval.com/news/health/58129307.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kline: Scrap House bill, start over</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/58403-kline-scrap-house-bill-start-over" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091081</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;But the question is: Is he selling the bill, HR 3200, or is he selling his plan? It&amp;#39;s hard to tell.&amp;quot; Kline added he hoped it was the latter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/58403-kline-scrap-house-bill-start-over&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200 provides taxpayer-funded abortions</title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=675732" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091078</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OneNewsNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of HR 3200 would drastically change long-standing federal policy, according to Susan Muskett, senior legislative counsel at the National ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=675732&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/10/opinion/main5300511.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091077</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House health-care bill, HR 3200, gets some things right. Any health-care reform package passed by Congress should include many of the provisions in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/10/opinion/main5300511.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No, you&amp;#39;re the liar Joe Wilson, and HR 3200 Sec 246</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/No-you-re-the-liar-Joe-Wi-by-Ed-Tubbs-090911-804.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6091076</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The past years, months and days have provided a surfeit of truly tragic evidence that cannot be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/No-you-re-the-liar-Joe-Wi-by-Ed-Tubbs-090911-804.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Noncitizens move to front of health debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/news/?/base/news-2/1252733457156910.xml&amp;amp;coll=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6086706</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The issue surfaced in July, when Democrats moved HR 3200 through committee. It blew up during the August recess, becoming a point of contention for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/news/?/base/news-2/1252733457156910.xml&amp;amp;coll=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Community Columnist: Most importantly: Do no harm in health reform</title>
    <link href="http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/article_b0fbf47e-9f29-11de-ae33-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6086704</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lincoln Journal Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One aspect of the battle is that alternative solutions to the health care bill (HR 3200) have gained little, if any, media attention. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/article_b0fbf47e-9f29-11de-ae33-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/11/rep-wilsons-outburst-boosts-opponents-fundraising/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6319698</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego News Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Is HR 3200, the current bill in the House of Representatives dead? The 1100 page bill was written by special interests groups. The President admitted in a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/11/rep-wilsons-outburst-boosts-opponents-fundraising/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The revised &#8220;revised&#8221; truth of health care</title>
    <link href="http://sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=35214:the-revised-revised-truth-of-health-care-&amp;amp;catid=48:national&amp;amp;Itemid=49" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6310981</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego News Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Is HR 3200, the current bill in the House of Representatives dead? The 1100 page bill was written by special interests groups. The President admitted in a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=35214:the-revised-revised-truth-of-health-care-&amp;amp;catid=48:national&amp;amp;Itemid=49&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/09/200991020456873457.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6106648</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Regarding HR 3200, the main Democratic health care bill being considered in the House, just hours after the bill had been distributed to Republicans for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/09/200991020456873457.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Incomplete section of bill causing some to question</title>
    <link href="http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11117151" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6103695</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KLTV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama was discussing whether or not immigrants would have access to a government funded health insurance plan if HR 3200 passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11117151&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_care_state_of_play.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6098141</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Market Oracle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When the health care bill (HR 3200) was introduced into the House of Representatives, it provoked a firestorm of controversy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_care_state_of_play.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Forum spoke to the issue at hand, need for compromise</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515667.html?nav=5007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6098120</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Regarding other issues not being discussed, the purpose of the forum was to discuss the HR 3200 which is being considered by Congress and proposed by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515667.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform? Yes. Washington intrusions? No</title>
    <link href="http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/09/11/opinion/commentary/doc4aa9e3bfc1afd933793084.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6098119</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Regarding HR 3200, the main Democratic health care bill being considered in the House, just hours after the bill had been distributed to Republicans for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/09/11/opinion/commentary/doc4aa9e3bfc1afd933793084.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8554359" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6098116</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego News Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Is HR 3200, the current bill in the House of Representatives dead? The 1100 page bill was written by special interests groups. The President admitted in a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8554359&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/14616" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6091117</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KLTV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama was discussing whether or not immigrants would have access to a government funded health insurance plan if HR 3200 passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/14616&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1226630.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6091089</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Angelo Standard Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&amp;#39;s a waste of time to talk about HR 3200,&#226;&#8364;* he said. Gelfand said Obama did discuss the public option and that he supports it. &#226;&#8364;&#339;But his message was that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1226630.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/11/2009-09-11_wilsons_outburst_during_president_obamas_health_speech_is_nothing_new.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6091086</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 Section 246 No Federal Payment for undocumented aliens. I&amp;#39;ve dealt with plenty of hard-core Obama foes on this website, and if there&amp;#39;s one thing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/11/2009-09-11_wilsons_outburst_during_president_obamas_health_speech_is_nothing_new.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ERICKSON: The president&amp;#39;s health-care speech</title>
    <link href="http://www.macon.com/opinion/story/839773.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6091084</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Macon Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee were able, by one vote, to include specific language in HR 3200, the Democrats&amp;#39; health-care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macon.com/opinion/story/839773.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33486" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6091083</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KLTV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama was discussing whether or not immigrants would have access to a government funded health insurance plan if HR 3200 passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33486&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6829841.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6091080</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego News Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Is HR 3200, the current bill in the House of Representatives dead? The 1100 page bill was written by special interests groups. The President admitted in a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6829841.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hey young activists: Where the heck are you on health reform?</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harold-pollack/hey-young-activists-where_b_284270.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6086708</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 and the Senate HELP bill would allow parents to keep their young adult children on the family policy until age 26. Third, you have parents (maybe ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harold-pollack/hey-young-activists-where_b_284270.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform: Start over?</title>
    <link href="http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2009/sep/11/health-reform-start-over/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6086707</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Angelo Standard Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&amp;#39;s a waste of time to talk about HR 3200,&#226;&#8364;* he said. Gelfand said Obama did discuss the public option and that he supports it. &#226;&#8364;&#339;But his message was that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2009/sep/11/health-reform-start-over/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article13392.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6086705</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Market Oracle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When the health care bill (HR 3200) was introduced into the House of Representatives, it provoked a firestorm of controversy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article13392.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Todd fails to &amp;quot;call out&amp;quot; Kyl&amp;#39;s criticism that distorted Obama&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/200909110021" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084405</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sarah Palin&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;death squad&amp;quot; claim that got so much traction was either an ignorant misinterpretation of something that&amp;#39;s not in HR 3200... or a deliberate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/200909110021&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/091109-health-care-reaction-to-Obama-speech-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084404</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salisbury Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Averitt said he is not in favor of any of House Health Care Bill HR 3200 because it puts government intervention into health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/091109-health-care-reaction-to-Obama-speech-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GUEST COLUMNIST: Public option a market-based plan to bring down ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gazette.com/opinion/guest-61905-columnist-horner.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084403</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colorado Springs Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Another option, and the one proposed in HR 3200, is to provide a &#226;&#8364;&#339;public option&#226;&#8364;* for individuals and small groups in the marketplace. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gazette.com/opinion/guest-61905-columnist-horner.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/11/democrats-want-to-chastise-lawmaker-who-heckled-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084398</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You know HR 3200 - America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The same bill you can read for yourself right here and beat Wilson and some of his ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/11/democrats-want-to-chastise-lawmaker-who-heckled-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-22911-DC-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Obama-should-be-apologizing-not-Congressman-Wilson" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084364</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In Section 2511 (pages 993-1001) of HR 3200, the House version of health care reform legislation, provision is made for &amp;quot;School-Based Health Clinics&amp;quot; (SBHCs ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-22911-DC-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Obama-should-be-apologizing-not-Congressman-Wilson&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/nation/story/718721E9FC6C57198625762E00182DBB?OpenDocument" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084363</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a point of fact &#226;&#8364;&#8221; at least when it comes to the exact language used in current House version of HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; the bill reads, &amp;quot;Nothing in this subtitle shall ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/nation/story/718721E9FC6C57198625762E00182DBB?OpenDocument&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/letters_to_the_editor/2009/09/11/Critics_of_ad_repeat_misconceptions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084362</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Durango Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First off, a group of concerned citizens, as well as health-care professionals, vetted HR 3200 over a period of several weeks. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/letters_to_the_editor/2009/09/11/Critics_of_ad_repeat_misconceptions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unsustainable health system needs surgery</title>
    <link href="http://www.detnews.com/article/20090911/OPINION01/909110315/1008/Unsustainable-health-system-needs-surgery" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084360</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Detroit News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Opposition to health care bill HR 3200, the Dingell bill in the US House, is built on many myths. Let&amp;#39;s look behind the curtain. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.detnews.com/article/20090911/OPINION01/909110315/1008/Unsustainable-health-system-needs-surgery&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysts Agree that Undocumented Immigrants Will Not Get Free ...</title>
    <link href="http://feetin2worlds.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/analysts-agree-that-undocumented-immigrants-will-not-get-free-health-care-but-whos-listening/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084358</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feet in Two Worlds</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The main source in this review is Treatment of Noncitizens in HR 3200, an 11-page analysis by the Congressional Research Service, which you can download ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feetin2worlds.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/analysts-agree-that-undocumented-immigrants-will-not-get-free-health-care-but-whos-listening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_heckling_history.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084355</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 Section 246 No Federal Payment for undocumented aliens. I&amp;#39;ve dealt with plenty of hard-core Obama foes on this website, and if there&amp;#39;s one thing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_heckling_history.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/4131" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084354</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The tax breakdown in HR 3200 is fairly simple. Businesses with payrolls between $250000 and $300000, which don&amp;#39;t provide insurance, suffer a 2 percent tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/4131&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A pimple on the Ass of Progress</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-zombeck/a-pimple-on-the-ass-of-pr_b_284053.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084353</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You know HR 3200 - America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The same bill you can read for yourself right here and beat Wilson and some of his ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-zombeck/a-pimple-on-the-ass-of-pr_b_284053.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2009/09/10/hey-congressman-wilson-read-the-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6184217</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 is not what obama was talking about last night. So which bill are we talking about? The dead bill HR 3200, or the forth coming bill from the the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2009/09/10/hey-congressman-wilson-read-the-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/09/10/taking_liberties/entry5301652.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6184214</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBS News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
So that brings us to to the House Democrats&amp;#39; proposal, aka HR 3200. It&amp;#39;s true that one portion, Section 246, limits &amp;quot;federal payments for affordability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/09/10/taking_liberties/entry5301652.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/politics/2009/9/10/fact_check_will_hr_3200_benefit.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6184213</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/politics/2009/9/10/fact_check_will_hr_3200_benefit.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Misleads Public on Health Care for Illegal Aliens ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS201604+10-Sep-2009+PRN20090910" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6131466</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The problem, notes the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), is that the health care reforms proposed in HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS201604+10-Sep-2009+PRN20090910&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rebuttal to Obama Speech</title>
    <link href="http://blackhillsportal.com/npps/story.cfm?id=3423" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6115828</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Black Hills Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, HR 3200 would increase deficits by $239 billion over ten years and the legislation &amp;quot;would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blackhillsportal.com/npps/story.cfm?id=3423&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/viewpoint/story/939582.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6103697</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNNMoney.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The president is now backing four features of the Baucus platform that are far different from the provisions of HR 3200. First, he&amp;#39;s now endorsing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlotteobserver.com/viewpoint/story/939582.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6171288/Barack-Obama-accepts-apology-over-liar-outburst.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6103691</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6171288/Barack-Obama-accepts-apology-over-liar-outburst.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Did the president lie?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17848-Knoxville-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Did-the-president-lie" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6103670</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The leading bill in the House of Representatives, HR 3200, does not address the question of illegal immigrants directly, but two provisions are relevant. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17848-Knoxville-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Did-the-president-lie&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/09/eyes-obama-health-care-compromise-hands-gang-senators" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6098118</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN.COM: A Magazine of Ideas, Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposal also is alleged to be moderately less expensive than HR 3200. Examples of increased flexibility include: (1) its proposed individual coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/09/eyes-obama-health-care-compromise-hands-gang-senators&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/09/politics/main5296058.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6091115</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside Tucson Business</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Q: As HR 3200 (health-care bill) stands now, how will you vote? US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords holds the House Resolution 3200 health care reform bill during ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/09/politics/main5296058.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/08/time_running_out_for_bipartisan_health_compromise/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6091085</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN.COM: A Magazine of Ideas, Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposal also is alleged to be moderately less expensive than HR 3200. Examples of increased flexibility include: (1) its proposed individual coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/08/time_running_out_for_bipartisan_health_compromise/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/10/AR2009091004276.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6091079</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/10/AR2009091004276.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2009/09/090910_obama_health_sl.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6086703</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2009/09/090910_obama_health_sl.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0904057.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6084399</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic News Agency</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to one US Bishops&amp;#39; Conference official, the president&amp;#39;s abortion statement refers not to HR 3200 but to a new proposal on health care reform that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0904057.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/health-care-policy-experts-react-president-obamas-speech/story?id=8539024" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6084397</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/health-care-policy-experts-react-president-obamas-speech/story?id=8539024&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090910/bc_conservative_health_ads_090910/20090910/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6084359</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Park Ridge Herald Advocate</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
27 regarding the proposed national health plan, I respectfully advise readers to read the pages in HR 3200 referred to by Mr. Balaskovits rather than rely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090910/bc_conservative_health_ads_090910/20090910/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/09/09/2009-09-09_plan_in_congress_proposes_3800_fines_for_americans_who_dont_buy_health_insurance.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6084357</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN.COM: A Magazine of Ideas, Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposal also is alleged to be moderately less expensive than HR 3200. Examples of increased flexibility include: (1) its proposed individual coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/09/09/2009-09-09_plan_in_congress_proposes_3800_fines_for_americans_who_dont_buy_health_insurance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/healthcare/la-na-health-congress11-2009sep11,0,7915909.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6084356</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic News Agency</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to one US Bishops&amp;#39; Conference official, the president&amp;#39;s abortion statement refers not to HR 3200 but to a new proposal on health care reform that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/healthcare/la-na-health-congress11-2009sep11,0,7915909.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6165012/Barack-Obama-We-will-change-health-care-this-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6084352</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6165012/Barack-Obama-We-will-change-health-care-this-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Policyholders could pay more under Obama plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&amp;amp;address=102x4054099" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075194</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democratic Underground</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Obama and the Dems have a little some thing for their ass   If they want to quality they got to roll back the profit% H.R.3200 SEC. 116. ENSURING VALUE AND LOWER PREMIUMS. (a) In General- A qualified health benefits plan shall meet a medical loss ratio &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&amp;amp;address=102x4054099&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Making health care reform work</title>
    <link href="http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2009-09-10-81353.112114-sub_Making_health_care_reform_work.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075193</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthShoreOfLongIsland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dewar said there are five different Congressional committees working on health care reform, but only one bill &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 or &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2009-09-10-81353.112114-sub_Making_health_care_reform_work.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McCaul: HR3200 would jeopardize availability of healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.sealynews.com/articles/2009/09/10/news/news06.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075192</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sealy News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
McCaul is convinced HR 3200 would jeopardize the quality of availability of care while placing the government between patients and their doctors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sealynews.com/articles/2009/09/10/news/news06.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Smith says House health-reform bill still &amp;#39;deeply flawed&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/966570.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075190</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Jay Inslee, D-Bainbridge Island, negotiated a side agreement (a potential amendment to HR 3200 or part of any Plan B) that would have the Institute of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/966570.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SUBJECT: PRESIDENT OBAMA&amp;#39;S HEALTH-CARE REFORM ADDRESS</title>
    <link href="http://www.fednews.com/transcript.htm?id=20090910t3679" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075189</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal News Service (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He also repeated many of the same talking points that simply don&amp;#39;t reflect what is in HR 3200, the Democrat House bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fednews.com/transcript.htm?id=20090910t3679&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>There is more than meets the eye</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20090910/OPINION02/90908014/1095/OPINION/There+is+more+than+meets+the+eye" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075188</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dailyrecord.com</name>
    </author>
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HR-3200 says that illegal aliens would not be covered but has rejected an amendment to verify eligibility or enforcement. The Congressional Research Service ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20090910/OPINION02/90908014/1095/OPINION/There+is+more+than+meets+the+eye&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CNN Truth Squad: Will health bill pay for illegal immigrants?</title>
    <link href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/10/cnn-truth-squad-will-health-bill-pay-for-illegal-immigrants/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075187</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN Political Ticker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 3200, would set up a health insurance &amp;quot;exchange,&amp;quot; in which consumers could compare policies and choose a plan. It would create a government-run ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/10/cnn-truth-squad-will-health-bill-pay-for-illegal-immigrants/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=53811" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075186</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Republicans note that the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office has found that HR 3200 would increase the budget deficit by $239 billion over ten ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=53811&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Obama-to-tax-his-supporters" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075185</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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And it is somewhat tongue-in-cheek last night that I noted Obama&amp;#39;s plans to lay a portion of the cost of HR 3200 specifically at the feet of those who voted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Obama-to-tax-his-supporters&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care, health-care, or healthcare?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-6013-Houston-US-District-Court-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Health-care-healthcare-or-healthcare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075184</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The same practice is followed in the version of the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200) that is currently available from the US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-6013-Houston-US-District-Court-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Health-care-healthcare-or-healthcare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Gift&amp;#39; Has Stopped Giving</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/obamas_gift_has_stopped_giving.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075182</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The only problem is that doesn&amp;#39;t jive with the thousand-plus pages of HR 3200 that have been read by too many Americans. His description of limited reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/obamas_gift_has_stopped_giving.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Community health care forum fell short on facts</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515636.html?nav=5007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075181</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The recent &amp;quot;community forum&amp;quot; about HR 3200 might have offered some positive solutions regarding a problem that affects the finances and wellbeing of all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515636.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local legislators&amp;#39; thoughts on Obama&amp;#39;s speech to Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/story/844289.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075180</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Luis Obispo Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kevin mccarthy, R-Bakersfield, has criticized the bill, HR 3200, arguing that it does not allow Americans enough choice in selecting their own health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/story/844289.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komonews.com/news/national/58221312.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075178</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
She has put forth a logical and rational path the HR 3200 will take. Bashed by many Ms. Palin is the only one who has displayed the ability to look behind ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komonews.com/news/national/58221312.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1920904,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075177</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN.COM: A Magazine of Ideas, Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposal also is alleged to be moderately less expensive than HR 3200. Examples of increased flexibility include: (1) its proposed individual coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1920904,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Less Fuss, More Ideas</title>
    <link href="http://www.dnronline.com/vb_details.php?AID=40643&amp;amp;CHID=44" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075176</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Harrisonburg Daily News Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 affects the 80 percent majority who have insurance.&#226;&#8364;* Then he took questions from the audience in a question-and-answer session that lasted almost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dnronline.com/vb_details.php?AID=40643&amp;amp;CHID=44&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Miller&amp;#39;s tally</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0909/Millers_tally.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075175</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 - Page 143 - Lines 3 to 7: SEC. 246. NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS. Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0909/Millers_tally.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200: Read it and you won&amp;#39;t want it</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=320031&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075174</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
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It took me a while, but I finally finished reading HR 3200 - the proposed health care legislation. It was a real eye-opener. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=320031&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1155ap_us_census_uninsured.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075173</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside Tucson Business</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Q: As HR 3200 (health-care bill) stands now, how will you vote? US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords holds the House Resolution 3200 health care reform bill during ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1155ap_us_census_uninsured.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Myths v. Truth: The Truth Behind HR 3200</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/myths_v_truth_the_truth_behind_hr_3200_091009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075172</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Attendees at a Mississippi Tea Party town-hall meeting asked US Gregg Harper questions, as he employed scare tactics about immigrants and abortion. by Adam ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/myths_v_truth_the_truth_behind_hr_3200_091009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6170116/Analysis-Barack-Obamas-health-care-speech.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075171</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to make such plans illegal. In both the House Energy and Commerce Committee mark up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6170116/Analysis-Barack-Obamas-health-care-speech.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/over-the-line-in-south-carolina/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6075169</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicBusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama might have stretched the truth on at least one matter during his address Wednesday on healthcare reform, but, contrary to a Congressman&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/over-the-line-in-south-carolina/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/09/high_stakes_speech_live_blog_pt_3.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6091118</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Moderates know that the House bill, HR 3200, probably won&amp;#39;t be the final product of the health reform push. The Senate Finance Committee will likely produce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/09/high_stakes_speech_live_blog_pt_3.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wvobserver.com/?p=788" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6084402</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Moderates know that the House bill, HR 3200, probably won&amp;#39;t be the final product of the health reform push. The Senate Finance Committee will likely produce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wvobserver.com/?p=788&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-3678-Baltimore-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Obamas-Speech--same-stuff-with-a-small-milk-bone-thrown-to-the-Republicans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6084401</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I&amp;#39;m not sure what the Republicans were holding in their hands, it appeared to be a group of papers, but it was certainly too thin to be HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-3678-Baltimore-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Obamas-Speech--same-stuff-with-a-small-milk-bone-thrown-to-the-Republicans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/08/obama-school-speech-boycott-protest" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6084400</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The only problem is that doesn&amp;#39;t jive with the thousand-plus pages of HR 3200 that have been read by too many Americans. His description of limited reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/08/obama-school-speech-boycott-protest&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=17082" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6084366</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Broadcasting Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak tells the Beltway Buzz he&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;confident&amp;quot; he has the votes to block the rule that allows HR 3200 onto the floor for debate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=17082&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An Expensive Health-Care Agenda</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/215070" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6084365</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsweek</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Obama&amp;#39;s task won&amp;#39;t be made easier by a new report concluding that HR 3200&#226;&#8364;&#8221;the main &#226;&#8364;&#339;reform&#226;&#8364;* bill in the House&#226;&#8364;&#8221;would increase government and private health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsweek.com/id/215070&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/10/democrats_have_sharp_reply_to_palins_talk_of_death_panels/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6084361</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
She has put forth a logical and rational path the HR 3200 will take. Bashed by many Ms. Palin is the only one who has displayed the ability to look behind ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/10/democrats_have_sharp_reply_to_palins_talk_of_death_panels/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/08/rep-boustany-gop-response-obama-health-care-address" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6075191</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CafeSentido.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Boustany believes the language of HR 3200 would allow for &#226;&#8364;&#339;a third party that is all knowing&#226;&#8364;* to dictate to individuals that they must have one type of care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/08/rep-boustany-gop-response-obama-health-care-address&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Illegals &amp;amp; health care: Deceit on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_642274.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6075183</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tribune Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A loophole in the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200) could accommodate millions of illegal aliens and swallow billions of taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_642274.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Hastings, Lynch, West, and Graber attendees at Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-12814-Palm-Beach-County-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Congressman-Hastings-Lynch-West-and-Graber-attendees-at-Health-Care-Forum-in-West-Palm-Beach" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6075179</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;We&amp;#39;re here to discuss HR 3200, and this was the bill that was introduced by Congress, and it was tried to be pushed through by Speaker Nancy Pelosi before ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-12814-Palm-Beach-County-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Congressman-Hastings-Lynch-West-and-Graber-attendees-at-Health-Care-Forum-in-West-Palm-Beach&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail??blogid=150&amp;amp;entry_id=47058" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065394</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One lies in the proposed public option in the House leadership&amp;#39;s bill (HR 3200), which allows federal funding of abortion only in cases of rape or incest, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail??blogid=150&amp;amp;entry_id=47058&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=11011007070439984&amp;amp;ShowArticle_ID=11010809090396805" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065393</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Metro Spirit</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The ire, of course, is directed at HR 3200, the bill that is the flagship legislation for Congress in the effort to change the way Americans&amp;#39; medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=11011007070439984&amp;amp;ShowArticle_ID=11010809090396805&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Please Stop Shooting the Messenger</title>
    <link href="http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/5/18/please-stop-shooting-the-messenger" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065392</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lakewood Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... 2009, responding to a request to estimate the change in Medicare Part D premiums that would result from certain provisions contained in HR 3200: &#226;&#8364;&#339;CBO ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/5/18/please-stop-shooting-the-messenger&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doctors Respond to President&amp;#39;s Address &amp;amp; Picket AMA Offices on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS222202+09-Sep-2009+PRN20090909" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065391</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;In July they endorsed HR 3200 and took a lot of heat and lost members in droves. This week they put out a statement that was an obvious attempt to repair ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS222202+09-Sep-2009+PRN20090909&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Study: Health bill will add $1 trillion to federal deficit</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/57941-study-health-bill-will-add-1-trillion-to-federal-deficit-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065390</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
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To analyze the budgetary effects of health reform, the Lewin Group used HR 3200 as it was passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee before August ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/57941-study-health-bill-will-add-1-trillion-to-federal-deficit-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care petition signed by 1.3M delivered to Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=31221" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065389</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BP News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version is the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, HR 3200. The ERLC believes health care reform is needed, Land has said, but it is opposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=31221&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform, Part 11--Costs: &amp;quot;Affordability Credits&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17571-LA-Populist-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Health-Care-Reform-Part-11Costs-Affordability-Credits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065388</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200&amp;#39;s costs are due almost entirely to the Affordability Credits. The language pertaining to these credits is confusing and difficult to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17571-LA-Populist-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Health-Care-Reform-Part-11Costs-Affordability-Credits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Read the Union Health-Care Label</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203440104574400571702189240.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065387</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current House version of obamacare (HR 3200) goes much further. Section 225(A) grants Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203440104574400571702189240.html?mod=googlenews_wsj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abortions should not be in health plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/09/09/80795291/index.xml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065386</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morris Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Don&amp;#39;t take Halvorson&amp;#39;s opinion of HR 3200. Read at least the sections mentioned above. Go to www.house.gov/ Click on &#226;&#8364;&#339;Find a Bill.&#226;&#8364;* At &#226;&#8364;&#339;Enter Search&#226;&#8364;* arrow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/09/09/80795291/index.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform sparks protest at Bowling Green</title>
    <link href="http://www.loyolagreyhound.com/home/news/2009/09/08/News/Health.Care.Reform.Sparks.Protest.At.Bowling.Green-3766366.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065385</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loyola College Greyhound (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For advocates of HR 3200, they would like to see Callecod&amp;#39;s ideal vision become a reality, including one of the millions of Americans who were forced to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loyolagreyhound.com/home/news/2009/09/08/News/Health.Care.Reform.Sparks.Protest.At.Bowling.Green-3766366.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time to seek a second opinion</title>
    <link href="http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20090909/Opinion/909090355/1062/Opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065384</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Bend Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Unfortunately, the current debate over health care reform &#226;&#8364;&#8221; regarding HR 3200, the health care bill introduced in the US House of Representatives, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20090909/Opinion/909090355/1062/Opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Camel&amp;#39;s Nose</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/09/the_camels_nose.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065383</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
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There has been a concerted effort all summer by American citizens to let their representatives in Congress know that the reform as given in HR 3200 is not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/09/the_camels_nose.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.cbn.com/beltwaybuzz/archive/2009/09/09/stupak-confident-he-can-block-healthcare.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065381</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Broadcasting Network</name>
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Bart Stupak tells the Beltway Buzz he&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;confident&amp;quot; he has the votes to block the rule that allows HR 3200 onto the floor for debate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.cbn.com/beltwaybuzz/archive/2009/09/09/stupak-confident-he-can-block-healthcare.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-3678-Baltimore-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Tonights-speech-will-be-the-showdown-among-Democrats" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065380</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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Thankfully, Congress took a break before voting on HR 3200 this summer, giving the public a chance to voice their opinions on its passage. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-3678-Baltimore-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Tonights-speech-will-be-the-showdown-among-Democrats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dem shell game will be gop&amp;#39;s gain</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26862.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065379</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
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On one hand, supporters of HR 3200 claim that Medicare is more efficient than private insurers, but on the other hand, they claim there is $500 billion in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26862.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House GOP Whip Count: Dems Lack Votes On Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/09/house_gop_whip_count_dems_lack_votes_on_health_care.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065378</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlantic Online</name>
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Moderates know that the House bill, HR 3200, probably won&amp;#39;t be the final product of the health reform push. The Senate Finance Committee will likely produce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/09/house_gop_whip_count_dems_lack_votes_on_health_care.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rasmussen poll shows 83 percent want proof of citizenship for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Rasmussen-poll-shows-83-percent-want-proof-of-citizenship-for-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065377</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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In a recent report from Congressional Research Service (CRS) HR 3200 does not include immigration status. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Some have expressed a concern that since HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Rasmussen-poll-shows-83-percent-want-proof-of-citizenship-for-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8247640.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065376</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsweek</name>
    </author>
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Obama&amp;#39;s task won&amp;#39;t be made easier by a new report concluding that HR 3200&#226;&#8364;&#8221;the main &#226;&#8364;&#339;reform&#226;&#8364;* bill in the House&#226;&#8364;&#8221;would increase government and private health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8247640.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/HealthCare/transcript-president-obama-address-joint-congress-health-care/story?id=8527252" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6065375</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Desert Sun</name>
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Second, the proposed bill &#226;&#8364;&#8221; America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, or HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; it would be illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/HealthCare/transcript-president-obama-address-joint-congress-health-care/story?id=8527252&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Artist, pals give voice to health plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090909/NEWS01/309099960/-1/OPINION01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059801</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashua Telegraph</name>
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Cameron Thomas, a voiceover artist, acknowledges that reading HR 3200 aloud isn&amp;#39;t as captivating as performing Shakespeare. But the Amherst resident and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090909/NEWS01/309099960/-1/OPINION01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Heres-my-solution-whats-Obamas--part-1--health-security" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059800</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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In any event, HR 3200 essentially takes the position that, while every American has the right to health care, that right only extends to cheap and mediocre ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Heres-my-solution-whats-Obamas--part-1--health-security&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thousands hear healthcare talk</title>
    <link href="http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/09/09/news/doc4aa6e56f49bc7830811452.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059799</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Explorer News</name>
    </author>
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Despite the savings anticipated through cutting waste and abuse, the Congressional Budget Office, the research arm of Congress, estimates that HR 3200 would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/09/09/news/doc4aa6e56f49bc7830811452.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7422-Cobb-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Gingrey-supports-commonsense-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059798</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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Congressman Gingrey, who recently held two crowded town hall meetings in Cobb County, is opposing HR 3200, the main health care bill moving through the US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7422-Cobb-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Gingrey-supports-commonsense-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Tell Walz that abortion is not health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/27078/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059797</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Worthington Daily Globe</name>
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Very soon Congressman Walz will vote on health care reform legislation in Washington, DC Under this legislation, HR 3200, the federal government would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/27078/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Danny Palmer, guest column: Congressman owes us more answers on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wacotrib.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/09/09/09092009waccentercolumn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059795</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Waco Tribune Herald</name>
    </author>
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According to factcheck.org, HR 3200 levies a tax of 2.5 percent on those individuals who choose not to purchase health insurance. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wacotrib.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/09/09/09092009waccentercolumn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senator plugs his version of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&amp;amp;page=72&amp;amp;story_id=2609" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059794</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Siuslaw News</name>
    </author>
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SB 391, HR 3200 and the President&amp;#39;s policy on health care reform. These are the three documents currently in play in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesiuslawnews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&amp;amp;page=72&amp;amp;story_id=2609&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6155515/Barack-Obamas-school-speech-urges-students-to-take-responsibility.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6059791</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Titan</name>
    </author>
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Congressional bill HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act 2009, was introduced July 14. Along with promising that those with pre-existing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6155515/Barack-Obamas-school-speech-urges-students-to-take-responsibility.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Health-care-HR-3200-costs-31-billion-to-cover-66-million-illegal-immigrants" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6184211</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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While HR 3200 states illegal immigrants can not receive benefits, every time amendments are put forward to ensure enforcement &#226;&#8364;&#8220; they are voted out leaving ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Health-care-HR-3200-costs-31-billion-to-cover-66-million-illegal-immigrants&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National health care is coming eventually</title>
    <link href="http://gwcommonwealth.com/articles/2009/09/08/opinion/columns/09082009column01.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6091119</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenwood Commonwealth</name>
    </author>
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As voting day nears in the US House, the national furor over HR 3200 is similar to the &#226;&#8364;&#339;less filling, tastes great&#226;&#8364;* beer commercials. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gwcommonwealth.com/articles/2009/09/08/opinion/columns/09082009column01.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iMLlD-qCMiLU0k2-jjJj7QWlI5dA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6065382</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
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Thank you for asking me to participate in the New York State Senate Aging Committee&amp;#39;s hearing regarding HR 3200, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iMLlD-qCMiLU0k2-jjJj7QWlI5dA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/08/AR2009090800254.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6059802</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
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... that will attract Republican votes, the House will attempt to meld the various changes made to the bill (HR 3200) by three different committees in July. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/08/AR2009090800254.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Palin stars in Death Panel 2</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/08/2058309.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6059796</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
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Thank you for asking me to participate in the New York State Senate Aging Committee&amp;#39;s hearing regarding HR 3200, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/08/2058309.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/09/on_health_care_reform_listen_t.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6059793</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OregonLive.com</name>
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HR 3200, which is the product of three committees in the House of Representatives ... provides a number of improvements to Medicare coverage for older ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/09/on_health_care_reform_listen_t.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/194/story/933893.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6059792</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
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Republicans, conservative commentators and boisterous activists at congressional town hall meetings condemned the provision, Section 1233 of HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlotteobserver.com/194/story/933893.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>/CORRECTION -- Randall Terry, Director, Operation Rescue ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS18824+09-Sep-2009+PRN20090909" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055712</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
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From Wednesday, September 9 - Wednesday, September 23, Pro-life advocates will descend on Capitol Hill to demand that Congress &amp;quot;Kill the Bill&amp;quot; - HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS18824+09-Sep-2009+PRN20090909&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/sep/08/obama-healthcare-speech" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055711</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
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In the House, the most widely accepted plan is America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, known as HR 3200. The Senate Health, Education, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2009/sep/08/obama-healthcare-speech&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/obama-coaches-students-to-get-serious-and-study-hard/?hp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055709</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feet in Two Worlds</name>
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In fact, the CRO report says that the bill in question (HR 3200) does not include any language that changes the status quo on what unauthorized immigrants ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/obama-coaches-students-to-get-serious-and-study-hard/?hp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/The_Mood_of_American_Consumers_Remains_Cautious,200928486.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055708</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. Politics Today</name>
    </author>
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As debate continues to rage on healthcare reform in response to HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, a new document crowdsourcing site, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/The_Mood_of_American_Consumers_Remains_Cautious,200928486.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scott Murphy visits the Times Union editorial board</title>
    <link href="http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/17937/scott-murphy-visits-the-times-union-editorial-board/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055707</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
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Murphy said he&amp;#39;s read all 1017 pages of HR 3200, a draft that represent the first attempt in the House to reform health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/17937/scott-murphy-visits-the-times-union-editorial-board/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansas.com/news/nation/story/961620.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055706</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenwood Commonwealth</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As voting day nears in the US House, the national furor over HR 3200 is similar to the &#226;&#8364;&#339;less filling, tastes great&#226;&#8364;* beer commercials. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansas.com/news/nation/story/961620.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abortion Health Care: Beginning 9/9, Randall Terry, and Pro-life ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS176837+08-Sep-2009+PRN20090908" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055670</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
From Wednesday, September 9 - Wednesday, September 23, Pro-life advocates will descend on Capitol Hill to demand that Congress &amp;quot;Kill the Bill&amp;quot; - HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS176837+08-Sep-2009+PRN20090908&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dr. &amp;#39;Smith&amp;#39; Comes to Washington: Angry Physicians From All 50 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS180537+08-Sep-2009+PRN20090908" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055669</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... misguided endorsement of House Bill HR 3200, a bill that would turn more control over to the government, rather than restore it to patients and doctors. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS180537+08-Sep-2009+PRN20090908&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care issues dominate as Moran brings listening tour to Pratt</title>
    <link href="http://www.pratttribune.com/news/business/x2056229999/Health-care-issues-dominate-as-Moran-brings-listening-tour-to-Pratt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055668</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pratt Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although he opposes HR 3200, the health care bill, Moran pledged he would read the 1017 pages of the health plan and not do like Congress tends to do and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pratttribune.com/news/business/x2056229999/Health-care-issues-dominate-as-Moran-brings-listening-tour-to-Pratt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hoyer and Tort Reform: Read the bill!</title>
    <link href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2009/09/hoyer_and_tort_reform_read_the.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055667</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... that will attract Republican votes, the House will attempt to meld the various changes made to the bill (HR 3200) by three different committees in July. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2009/09/hoyer_and_tort_reform_read_the.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5434.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055666</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Baptist Witness</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The [National Right to Life&amp;#39;s] Douglas Johnson said &amp;#39;the bill backed by the White House (HR 3200) explicitly authorizes the government plan to cover all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5434.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17412-Macon-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d8-The-proof-that-ObamaCare-will-destroy-choice-and-undermine-rights" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055665</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Expands Medicaid Eligibility and New &amp;quot;Low Income&amp;quot; Subsidies: HR 3200 expands Medicaid eligibility to all individuals up to 133 percent of poverty and &amp;quot;low ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17412-Macon-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d8-The-proof-that-ObamaCare-will-destroy-choice-and-undermine-rights&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pioneering Crowd Sourcing Site Enables Vast Public Review of ...</title>
    <link href="http://uspolitics.einnews.com/pr-news/41309-pioneering-crowd-sourcing-site-enables-vast-public-review-of-health-care-reform-bill-hr-3200-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055664</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. Politics Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As debate continues to rage on healthcare reform in response to HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, a new document crowdsourcing site, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uspolitics.einnews.com/pr-news/41309-pioneering-crowd-sourcing-site-enables-vast-public-review-of-health-care-reform-bill-hr-3200-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200 - Limitation on Treaty Benefits for Certain Deductible ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=104446&amp;amp;id8=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055663</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Source: Alston &amp;amp; Bird - On July 14, the House Democratic leadership released the text of the American&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=104446&amp;amp;id8=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/08/health-care-debate-hinges-obamas-magnetism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6055662</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenwood Commonwealth</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As voting day nears in the US House, the national furor over HR 3200 is similar to the &#226;&#8364;&#339;less filling, tastes great&#226;&#8364;* beer commercials. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/08/health-care-debate-hinges-obamas-magnetism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Obamas-challenge-to-opponents-of-ObamaCare-Whats-your-solution" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6051556</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This goes for me as well, as I certainly have taken the liberty to be critical of HR 3200. Until he tells us the specifics of his vision hopefuuly tommorow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Obamas-challenge-to-opponents-of-ObamaCare-Whats-your-solution&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Make sure you know details before promoting health care reform plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090907/NEWS0302/909070317" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6051555</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Palladium-Item</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the provisions of the bill presently in the House of Representatives (HR 3200) had been in effect, he probably would never have seen 83. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090907/NEWS0302/909070317&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: What is a small business?</title>
    <link href="http://www.speroforum.com/a/20273/Health-Care-Reform-What-is-a-small-business" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6051553</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
[3] All three versions of the House health care reform bill, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200), cover employers with more than ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.speroforum.com/a/20273/Health-Care-Reform-What-is-a-small-business&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Posted by kdawson on Tuesday September 08, @12:15AM</title>
    <link href="http://yro.slashdot.org/story/09/09/08/0255214/HR-3200-Considered-As-Software" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6051552</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Slashdot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I&amp;#39;ve written an article (first of a three-part series) examining those parallels and how these apply to HR 3200.&amp;quot; The Fine Print: The following comments are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yro.slashdot.org/story/09/09/08/0255214/HR-3200-Considered-As-Software&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_426789.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6051551</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mike Castle&amp;#39;s position paper on HR 3200, the federal health care legislation titled, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Health Care Choices Act.&amp;quot; He seems conflicted. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_426789.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care proposals open to public review</title>
    <link href="http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=94935" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6051549</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frederick News Post (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Roscoe Bartlett, R-6th, has provided copies of both the House Democrats&amp;#39; health care legislation, HR 3200, and a Republican alternative that he supports, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=94935&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OncealwaysaMarine: LET'S CUT ANOTHER HEAD OFF THE SNAKE</title>
    <link href="http://oncealwaysamarine.blogtownhall.com/2009/09/07/lets_cut_another_head_off_the_snake.thtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6055643</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...juggernaut in its tracks. Remember, there was never intended to BE any healthcare debate! Obama, Pelosi, and Reid wanted this H.R.3200 signed into law BEFORE the August recess.  They never intended for the American people (or other members of Congress f&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oncealwaysamarine.blogtownhall.com/2009/09/07/lets_cut_another_head_off_the_snake.thtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rangel Makes Good</title>
    <link href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/letters/rangel_makes_good_nRMXbxXY1Rd4PrHem6QN7K" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6051554</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 does not unfairly punish taxpayers who have acted in good faith. HR 3200 would strengthen the penalties that apply to individuals and corporations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/letters/rangel_makes_good_nRMXbxXY1Rd4PrHem6QN7K&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters: Only in this state</title>
    <link href="http://www.benningtonbanner.com/opinion/ci_13288309" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6051550</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bennington Banner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sorting through the maze of the healthcare bill HR.3200 and its amendments is mind-boggling. I am in the process of plowing through the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benningtonbanner.com/opinion/ci_13288309&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/healthcare/la-na-healthcare-qa7-2009sep07,0,3904569.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6049115</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hopefully he will have read the Democrats HR 3200 and know exactly what is in the proposal this time rather than accusing America-firsters of spreading ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/healthcare/la-na-healthcare-qa7-2009sep07,0,3904569.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Group&amp;#39;s health care meeting to offer facts, no politics</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/09/07/groups_health_care_meeting_to_offer_facts_no_politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6049091</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lennhoff says she has some concerns about the dominant health care reform proposal, HR 3200, which, she says, wouldn&amp;#39;t change much for those currently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/09/07/groups_health_care_meeting_to_offer_facts_no_politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TRUTH TEST: A fact check on the &amp;#39;fast sale&amp;#39; claim</title>
    <link href="http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=122828&amp;amp;catid=509" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6049089</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>9NEWS.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If half of HR 3200 is paid for through Medicare and Medicaid savings, the other half comes from an increased tax on the &amp;quot;wealthiest 1.2 percent of Americans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=122828&amp;amp;catid=509&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>You just have to trust me</title>
    <link href="http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=69764" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6045112</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Daily Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although at times attendees were more hostile toward each other than toward their Congressman, most people, regardless of their take on HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=69764&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>West Of The West&#226;&#8364;&#8221;A Eulogy For California.</title>
    <link href="http://vdare.com/collins/090906_california.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6045113</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VDARE.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And, &amp;#39;Change HR 3200 to require mandatory verification of legal residency for subsidized healthcare.&amp;#39;&amp;quot; Boy, this really applies to California, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vdare.com/collins/090906_california.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6824110.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6045111</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Hollywood</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And yet, the Democrats insist on passing this Obamanation that is more commonly known as HR 3200. The President has just announced that he will try a more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6824110.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Value-based plan design draws opposing views</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20090906/ISSUE01/309069967" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6042741</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The provision in HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, which has been passed by three House committees, would permit the use of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20090906/ISSUE01/309069967&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calling for compromise</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/09/calling-for-compromise.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6042740</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The main stated purpose of HR 3200 is to provide health care for all. It is not to get the federal government involved in another expensive government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/09/calling-for-compromise.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/09/04/guest-opinion-why-health-care-reform-isn%E2%80%99t-welcome-and-why-that%E2%80%99s-okay/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6042739</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Hollywood</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And yet, the Democrats insist on passing this Obamanation that is more commonly known as HR 3200. The President has just announced that he will try a more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/09/04/guest-opinion-why-health-care-reform-isn%E2%80%99t-welcome-and-why-that%E2%80%99s-okay/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Talking Seniors to Death</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/talking_seniors_to_death.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6038002</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
424) of the health care reform bill known as &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3200). It didn&amp;#39;t just show up on the doorstep of health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/talking_seniors_to_death.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Including oral health in reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_13270840" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6038001</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For example, the health reform bill moving through the House of Representatives, HR 3200, creates &amp;quot;exchanges,&amp;quot; in effect national marketplaces where ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_13270840&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/07/obama-manufacturing-adviser-labor-day-picnic/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6049116</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampabay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, having read the entire 1018 pages of HR 3200, your statements in the story are biased and do not promote fact. As a practicing physician in Florida ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/07/obama-manufacturing-adviser-labor-day-picnic/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE58643A20090907" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6049088</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampabay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, having read the entire 1018 pages of HR 3200, your statements in the story are biased and do not promote fact. As a practicing physician in Florida ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE58643A20090907&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/16-kennedy-obama-and-healthcare-hs-06" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6037999</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampabay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, having read the entire 1018 pages of HR 3200, your statements in the story are biased and do not promote fact. As a practicing physician in Florida ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/16-kennedy-obama-and-healthcare-hs-06&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.stljewishlight.com/topstories/300210369970489.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035197</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampabay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, having read the entire 1018 pages of HR 3200, your statements in the story are biased and do not promote fact. As a practicing physician in Florida ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stljewishlight.com/topstories/300210369970489.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Betsy McCaughey Addresses New York Times: Charges of Falsehoods ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS86347+05-Sep-2009+PRN20090905" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035196</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
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    <content type="html">
After a careful reading of HR 3200 and the Kennedy bill, I have explained the dangers of these bills in numerous articles. For the most part, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS86347+05-Sep-2009+PRN20090905&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health care again hot topic in Massa&amp;#39;s 54th town hall session</title>
    <link href="http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1595421825/Health-care-again-hot-topic-in-Massa-s-54th-town-hall-session" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035174</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hornell Evening Tribune</name>
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Many questions centered on the health care debate embroiling the country this summer, revolving around HR 3200, which proposes changes to the health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1595421825/Health-care-again-hot-topic-in-Massa-s-54th-town-hall-session&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>White House Radio Address Continues Pattern of Distortions on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.4196/pub_detail.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035169</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Open access to Insurance Exchange: HR 3200 contains no provisions preventing illegal immigrants from participating in the Health Insurance Exchange that is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.4196/pub_detail.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Betsy McCaughey Addresses New York Times: Charges of Falsehoods ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/09-05-2009/0005088842&amp;amp;EDATE=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035168</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
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    <content type="html">
After a careful reading of HR 3200 and the Kennedy bill, I have explained the dangers of these bills in numerous articles. For the most part, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/09-05-2009/0005088842&amp;amp;EDATE=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill analysis fails to recognize facts</title>
    <link href="http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/health-care-bill-analysis-fails-to-recognize-facts/1034045" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035166</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampabay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, having read the entire 1018 pages of HR 3200, your statements in the story are biased and do not promote fact. As a practicing physician in Florida ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/health-care-bill-analysis-fails-to-recognize-facts/1034045&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The New Town Hall Reality: Why Did Congressman Baron Hill [D-IN ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gail-mcgowan-mellor/the-new-town-hall-reality_b_277983.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6035165</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
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Even when the accurate number of the main 2009 reform bill, HR 3200, was entered, Hill&amp;#39;s site--or Thomas-- wrongly identified it as a proposal &amp;quot;to expand ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gail-mcgowan-mellor/the-new-town-hall-reality_b_277983.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform closing topic of summit</title>
    <link href="http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_248001154.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6026645</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beckley Register-Herald</name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;Our folks on the national level have not walked away from HR 3200,&#226;&#8364;* he said. House Resolution 3200 is one of at least three reform packages being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_248001154.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Three Cheers: Herger&amp;#39;s efforts appreciated</title>
    <link href="http://www.appeal-democrat.com/articles/meeting-86228-congressman-herger.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6026644</id>
    <updated>2009-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Appeal-Democrat</name>
    </author>
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HR 3200 is described as a bill to &#226;&#8364;&#339;provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.appeal-democrat.com/articles/meeting-86228-congressman-herger.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/02/obama_using_5_measures_to_assess_afghan_report/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6035198</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABC News</name>
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    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Precisely what sections of HR 3200 are going to accomplish this magic?&amp;quot; This is the directional thrust of the insurance reform, and gets accomplished in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/02/obama_using_5_measures_to_assess_afghan_report/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/04/opinion/main5288091.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6035175</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBS News</name>
    </author>
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The legislation now moving through the House of Representatives (HR 3200), and backed by the White House, explicitly authorizes the government to offer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/04/opinion/main5288091.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Talks to House Liberal Leaders About Public Option</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/president-obama-talks-to-house-liberal-leaders-about-public-option.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6035171</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABC News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Precisely what sections of HR 3200 are going to accomplish this magic?&amp;quot; This is the directional thrust of the insurance reform, and gets accomplished in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/president-obama-talks-to-house-liberal-leaders-about-public-option.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&amp;amp;storyid=65996" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6035167</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House of Representatives, the legislation currently under debate is HR 3200, introduced by Congressman John Dingell on July 14, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&amp;amp;storyid=65996&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What's good and bad socialism?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/RSS06" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6027294</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...for the town-hall meeting. It was informative and civil. However, I left with these thoughts. What is bad Socialism (H.R.3200)? What is not-so-bad socialism (Social Security/Medicare)? To those who said the U.S. government should have to balance its bud&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/RSS06&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Brian Howey: The Epic Politics &amp;amp; Policy of 2008-09</title>
    <link href="http://www.howeypolitics.com/2009/09/04/brian-howey-the-epic-politics-policy-of-2008-09/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6026646</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Howey Politics Indiana</name>
    </author>
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Baron Hill appeared at North High School and attempted to dispel misinformation about HR 3200. &#226;&#8364;&#339;The proposal out there is not socialized medicine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howeypolitics.com/2009/09/04/brian-howey-the-epic-politics-policy-of-2008-09/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wilson town hall offered public solid information</title>
    <link href="http://www.islandpacket.com/opinion/letters/story/956389.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6026642</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilton Head Island Packet</name>
    </author>
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Jameson Taylor of the SC Policy Council and Wilson gave a detailed analysis of HR 3200. Areas covered were taxpayer cost ($ 1 trillion ), limiting care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.islandpacket.com/opinion/letters/story/956389.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Staying true to my word</title>
    <link href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090905/VIEWPOINTS02/909050321/1121/Staying+true+to+my+word" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6026641</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette</name>
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    <content type="html">
If you read the entire transcript, which my office would be happy to provide for you, you will see that I voiced my opposition to HR 3200, the House version ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090905/VIEWPOINTS02/909050321/1121/Staying+true+to+my+word&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=86c43ebf-3c1b-4411-8ab4-a1c4ff988a32" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6026639</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House of Representatives, the legislation currently under debate is HR 3200, introduced by Congressman John Dingell on July 14, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=86c43ebf-3c1b-4411-8ab4-a1c4ff988a32&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What's good and bad socialism?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/RSS02" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6026598</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...for the town-hall meeting. It was informative and civil. However, I left with these thoughts. What is bad Socialism (H.R.3200)? What is not-so-bad socialism (Social Security/Medicare)? To those who said the U.S. government should have to balance its bud&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/RSS02&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What's good and bad socialism?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/rss01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023074</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OregonNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...for the town-hall meeting. It was informative and civil. However, I left with these thoughts. What is bad Socialism (H.R.3200)? What is not-so-bad socialism (Social Security/Medicare)? To those who said the U.S. government should have to balance its bud&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/rss01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What's good and bad socialism?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/rss02" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023036</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OregonNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...for the town-hall meeting. It was informative and civil. However, I left with these thoughts. What is bad Socialism (H.R.3200)? What is not-so-bad socialism (Social Security/Medicare)? To those who said the U.S. government should have to balance its bud&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/rss02&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What's good and bad socialism?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/rss03" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023035</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OregonNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...for the town-hall meeting. It was informative and civil. However, I left with these thoughts. What is bad Socialism (H.R.3200)? What is not-so-bad socialism (Social Security/Medicare)? To those who said the U.S. government should have to balance its bud&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/rss03&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Doctor&amp;#39;s Plan for Legal Industry Reform</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052970204731804574387021307651050.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023033</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lawyer Reduction Act (HR -3200). A self-explanatory bill that not only decreases the number of law students, but also arbitrarily removes 3200 attorneys ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052970204731804574387021307651050.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/story/836583.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023032</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paso Robles Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The legislation, known as HR 3200 or America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, proposes a major overhaul of the American health care system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/story/836583.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans With Family Dental and Vision Coverage Could Lose Under ...</title>
    <link href="http://in.sys-con.com/node/1095518" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023030</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;The requirement in HR 3200 for children&amp;#39;s dental and vision care to be bundled with medical policies misses the mark. Its goal is to extend dental and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://in.sys-con.com/node/1095518&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Mumbo-jumbo</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33410" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023029</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the biggest tools the President and congressional Democrats are using in the health care debate is the fact that the bill -- HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33410&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Single-payer bill would cut costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=838270&amp;amp;category=OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023027</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current public unease over the proposed health care reform legislation, with HR 3200 being the most cited bill, seems to stem from three main issues. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=838270&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Scalise proposes alternative healthcare bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesttammanynews.com/articles/2009/09/04/news/doc4aa114aa3e73e009504743.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023026</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Banner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;Every member of Congress should read the proposed bill (HR 3200). An honest debate is needed based on the facts of the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesttammanynews.com/articles/2009/09/04/news/doc4aa114aa3e73e009504743.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;Stop Obama Care Rally&amp;quot; comes to Augusta</title>
    <link href="http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=1992409084010404&amp;amp;act=post&amp;amp;pid=12350409093164943" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023025</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Metro Spirit</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The ire, of course, is directed at HR 3200, the bill that is the flagship legislation for Congress in the effort to change the way Americans&amp;#39; medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=1992409084010404&amp;amp;act=post&amp;amp;pid=12350409093164943&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Summarzing-the-SestakToomey-debate-part-2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023024</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He said that all things must be equal, and spoke of how, under HR 3200 preventative care and co-pays would be free because he wants people to come into the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Summarzing-the-SestakToomey-debate-part-2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/04/AR2009090400480.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023022</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House of Representatives, the legislation currently under debate is HR 3200, introduced by Congressman John Dingell on July 14, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/04/AR2009090400480.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What's good and bad socialism?</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/RSS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6023004</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kudos to Representative DeFazio and 99 percent of the people in attendance at the Douglas County Fairgrounds for the town-hall meeting. It was informative and civil. However, I left with these thoughts. What is bad Socialism (H.R.3200)? What is not-so-&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090904/PUBLICFORUM/909049983/-1/RSS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington-run health care system is faulty</title>
    <link href="http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/columnists/washington-run-health-care-system-is-faulty-278085.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6019461</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Middletown Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In fact, there are dozens of provisions tucked within the 1100 pages of HR 3200 that will raise costs, limit options for patients, and increase the clout of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/columnists/washington-run-health-care-system-is-faulty-278085.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters: Bill will reduce freedoms</title>
    <link href="http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090904/VOICES09/909040323/1057/COLUMNISTS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6019460</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sioux Falls Argus Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Below is a list of actual gleanings from HR 3200 - a health care reform bill currently in the House of Representatives. Hopefully, more people will be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090904/VOICES09/909040323/1057/COLUMNISTS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sanluisobispo.com/183/story/836583.html?storylink=omni_popular" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6019458</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paso Robles Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The legislation, known as HR 3200 or America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, proposes a major overhaul of the American health care system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanluisobispo.com/183/story/836583.html?storylink=omni_popular&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Businessmen learn about health care initiative</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/521283.html?nav=5061" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6019457</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Parkersburg News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Walters said all 1048 pages of HR 3200 are available for reading online at www.thomas.loc.gov . Molly Varner, chairwoman of the Washington County Democratic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/521283.html?nav=5061&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Simpson visits TF, talks issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2009/09/04/news/local_state/170134.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6019454</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southern Idaho Business</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, a July 14 proposal called America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, or HR 3200, should be scrapped, he said. Simpson said he supports giving ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2009/09/04/news/local_state/170134.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care bill needs citizen verification system</title>
    <link href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090904/OPINION/909040317/-1/NEWSMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6019452</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SouthCoastToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am an active and engaged Democrat, and I am adamantly opposed to the health-care reform bill HR 3200. My opposition is not influenced by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090904/OPINION/909040317/-1/NEWSMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/06/2009-09-06_top_obama_adviser_says_president_considering_drafting_his_own_health_care_legisl.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6042742</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Wind Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to the Committee on Education and Labor, House Resolution 3200 (HR 3200) is designed to control health care costs, preserve health care choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/06/2009-09-06_top_obama_adviser_says_president_considering_drafting_his_own_health_care_legisl.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/03/white-house-withdraws-students-help-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6035173</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The tricomm bill (HR 3200), as you know, is budget neutral; in its current state, it is reflective of health legislation that is not only medically and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/03/white-house-withdraws-students-help-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.fox4kc.com/news/politics/wtic-pics-norwalk-healthcare-forum-09-03,0,544116.photogallery" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6026643</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coon Rapids ECM Publishers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(HR 3200). It is important to note that there have been many changes to HR 3200 since its introduction, and I am pleased to report that many of the concerns ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fox4kc.com/news/politics/wtic-pics-norwalk-healthcare-forum-09-03,0,544116.photogallery&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8234990.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6023031</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The tricomm bill (HR 3200), as you know, is budget neutral; in its current state, it is reflective of health legislation that is not only medically and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8234990.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/8/27/us_regulator_eases_rules_for_private.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6019459</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tifton Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the Pied Pipers of Congress lead the American people over the deficit precipice, the sickly 1013-page Health Care Bill HR 3200 continues to be on life ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/8/27/us_regulator_eases_rules_for_private.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wboy.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&amp;amp;storyid=65996" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6019456</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fog City Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By Luke Thomas As Congress wraps up its summer recess, healthcare reform rallies are being held across the nation to call on Congress to pass HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wboy.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&amp;amp;storyid=65996&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Oberstar fears workforce will lose health insurance</title>
    <link href="http://hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=10599&amp;amp;Itemid=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6019453</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coon Rapids ECM Publishers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(HR 3200). It is important to note that there have been many changes to HR 3200 since its introduction, and I am pleased to report that many of the concerns ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=10599&amp;amp;Itemid=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WEB EXTRA, Obama lays out eight principles to guide health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?content=1280" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015361</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Register Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One man insisted that a public health insurance option such as the one included in HR 3200 is needed in the reform package to keep private insurance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?content=1280&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Doctor&amp;#39;s Plan for Legal Industry Reform</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204731804574387021307651050.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015360</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lawyer Reduction Act (HR -3200). A self-explanatory bill that not only decreases the number of law students, but also arbitrarily removes 3200 attorneys ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204731804574387021307651050.html?mod=googlenews_wsj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/health_news/local_wavy_health_care_reform_seniors_20090903" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015359</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WAVY-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In WAVY.com&amp;#39;s examination of HR 3200, we found no reference to such a panel. However, beginning on page 424, there is language to provide funding for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/health_news/local_wavy_health_care_reform_seniors_20090903&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s take back our lives; vote &amp;#39;em out now</title>
    <link href="http://www.ottumwa.com/letters/local_story_246214552.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015358</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ottumwa Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
During the one-hour meeting, the congressman &#226;&#8364;&#339;twice&#226;&#8364;* stated that illegal aliens will not be eligible for health care with HR 3200 (Obamacare). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ottumwa.com/letters/local_story_246214552.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10711-Raleigh-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Health-care-reform-in-a-torpor-time-for-another-grand-speech" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015357</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The president&amp;#39;s biggest problem is HR 3200, the most &amp;#39;complete&amp;#39; of any of the health care reform bills being considered. HR 3200 contains all of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10711-Raleigh-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Health-care-reform-in-a-torpor-time-for-another-grand-speech&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama has right idea about health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenorthwindonline.com/news/2009/09/03/Opinion/Obama.Has.Right.Idea.About.Health.Care-3763032.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015355</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Wind Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to the Committee on Education and Labor, House Resolution 3200 (HR 3200) is designed to control health care costs, preserve health care choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenorthwindonline.com/news/2009/09/03/Opinion/Obama.Has.Right.Idea.About.Health.Care-3763032.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news14.com/content/local_news/triangle/614162/moveon-org-holds-health-care-rally--vigil-in-raleigh/Default.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015354</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coon Rapids ECM Publishers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(HR 3200). It is important to note that there have been many changes to HR 3200 since its introduction, and I am pleased to report that many of the concerns ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news14.com/content/local_news/triangle/614162/moveon-org-holds-health-care-rally--vigil-in-raleigh/Default.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Land to Southwestern students: Humans never &amp;#39;too expensive ... too ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=31192" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015313</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BP News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Voicing concern about the public health plan associated with HR 3200, Land said while abortions are not listed as an essential benefit, they are allowed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=31192&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The epic politics and policy years of 2008 and 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.fwdailynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=4733:The-epic-politics-and-policy-years-of-2008-and-2009&amp;amp;catid=84:brian-howey&amp;amp;Itemid=136" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015312</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>fwdailynews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Baron Hill appeared at North High School and attempted to dispel misinformation about HR 3200. &#226;&#8364;&#339;The proposal out there is not socialized medicine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fwdailynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=4733:The-epic-politics-and-policy-years-of-2008-and-2009&amp;amp;catid=84:brian-howey&amp;amp;Itemid=136&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress and trial lawyers thwarting needed tort reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090903/OPINION10/90903007/1004/OPINION/Congress-and-trial-lawyers-thwarting-needed-tort-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015309</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hearing that the cost for such a plan as HR 3200 will be in the trillions of dollars, &#226;&#8364;&#339;doing it right&#226;&#8364;* seems to be sage advice. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090903/OPINION10/90903007/1004/OPINION/Congress-and-trial-lawyers-thwarting-needed-tort-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Listen Up! House Health Care Bill Goes Vocal</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/09/03/listen-up-house-health-care-bill-goes-vocal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015308</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal Blogs</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The health care legislative is broken down in pieces across multiple committee jurisdictions in both chambers, and the text of HR 3200 is unlikely to be the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/09/03/listen-up-house-health-care-bill-goes-vocal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Hear the Bill&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2009/09/hear-the-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015307</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A group of voice actors has gotten together and read out loud the entire text of HR 3200 so that those who are too busy to read can instead listen to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2009/09/hear-the-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Civility on Display at Massa Town Hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-ellis/civility-on-display-at-ma_b_275905.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015306</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Another packed high school auditorium was the venue for an insightful and sometimes impressive conversation about HR 3200 and health care reform in general. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-ellis/civility-on-display-at-ma_b_275905.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.timesreview.com/NR/stories/R090309_Bishop_gp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015305</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthShoreOfLongIsland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;There&amp;#39;s not a single word [in HR 3200] that would prevent your grandmother&amp;#39;s physician, her and your family from determining the care she receives,&amp;quot; Bishop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.timesreview.com/NR/stories/R090309_Bishop_gp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WEB EXTRA: Forum panel says HR 3200 is not best reform option</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?content=1278" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6015303</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Register Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Marietta resident Glenn Newman, one of the organizers of Tuesday&amp;#39;s forum on HR 3200, said he decided to help organize the event after learning that Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?content=1278&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Takes Center Stage</title>
    <link href="http://www.cfnews13.com/Health/YourHealth/2009/9/2/citizens_weighing_merits_disinformation_of_health_reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6009451</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Central Florida News 13</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;We shared a book called &amp;#39;Shattered Lives,&amp;#39; where they had over a hundred stories of people around the world,&#226;&#8364;* said Jason Hoyt, who is opposed to HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cfnews13.com/Health/YourHealth/2009/9/2/citizens_weighing_merits_disinformation_of_health_reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do not usurp family doctors&amp;#39; role</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090903/LETTERS/909029959/2178/OPINION?Title=Do-not-usurp-family-doctors-role-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6009448</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The purposeful ambiguities of HR 3200 first provoked fear at the town meetings -- then rage. Most physicians have issued advanced directives, assigned power ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090903/LETTERS/909029959/2178/OPINION?Title=Do-not-usurp-family-doctors-role-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jan Rogers: It&amp;#39;s not &amp;#39;if&amp;#39; we&amp;#39;ll reform health care but &amp;#39;how&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20090903/OPINION05/909030308/1006/OPINION/Jan+Rogers++It+s+not++if++we+ll+reform+health+care+but++how+" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6009447</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tallahassee Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 is not perfect, but if you are going to attack it, attack it on fact, not fiction. If you are going to be a part of the debate, inform yourself. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20090903/OPINION05/909030308/1006/OPINION/Jan+Rogers++It+s+not++if++we+ll+reform+health+care+but++how+&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters from our readers Valley Times</title>
    <link href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_13254312" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6009446</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contra Costa Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I write in support of the &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3200). People are ready for change to our health care system. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_13254312&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/092009/09032009/489510" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6009444</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If HR 3200 is really aimed at the uninsured--and I seriously doubt that--then why is it necessary to redo our whole system? The one issue about health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/092009/09032009/489510&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>He says Demo plans would worsen problems</title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/news/?/base/news-2/125195650446750.xml&amp;amp;coll=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6009442</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under HR 3200, private plans would have to meet specific coverage standards but any plan that did not enroll new policy holders would be exempt from these ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/news/?/base/news-2/125195650446750.xml&amp;amp;coll=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/03/AR2009090303839.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6023073</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brookhaven Daily Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Harper said Mississippians are not only worried about the possibility of HR 3200 passing, but scared. One of the chief complaints he hears about the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/03/AR2009090303839.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2009/09/rep_gary_peters_29_billion_adv.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6023034</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>C&amp;amp;G Newspapers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Gary Peters said he was unsure whether he&amp;#39;d ultimately vote yes on the controversial HR 3200 health care bill during a Sept. 1 town hall meeting. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2009/09/rep_gary_peters_29_billion_adv.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6133873/Barack-Obama-to-ditch-cornerstone-in-health-care-proposal-in-bid-to-re-launch-key-policy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6019455</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Central Florida Future</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bill HR 3200 calls for a public option, which has sparked a major controversy on both sides of the political aisle. Contrary to the myths being circulated ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6133873/Barack-Obama-to-ditch-cornerstone-in-health-care-proposal-in-bid-to-re-launch-key-policy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/9/3/immigration_still_on_obamas_radar.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6015310</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN, &#226;&#8364;&#339;No, illegal immigrants are not covered by this plan [HR 3200].&#226;&#8364;* And many of the legislative automatons are parroting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/9/3/immigration_still_on_obamas_radar.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform means more power for the IRS</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Health-care-reform-means-more-power-for-the-IRS-56781377.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6009450</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A substantial portion of HR 3200, the House health care bill, is devoted to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to give the IRS the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Health-care-reform-means-more-power-for-the-IRS-56781377.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/02/opinion/main5281985.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6009441</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBS News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&amp;#39;s true that HR 3200, the bill that will eventually come before the House of Representatives, is still a work in progress. It has already been amended by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/02/opinion/main5281985.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/health-care_reform_rally_held_at_expo_center/22352/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6009440</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Central Florida Future</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bill HR 3200 calls for a public option, which has sparked a major controversy on both sides of the political aisle. Contrary to the myths being circulated ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/health-care_reform_rally_held_at_expo_center/22352/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GIFFORDS&amp;#39; TOWN HALL MEETING:</title>
    <link href="http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2009/09/02/news/news16.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004906</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Willcox Range News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When Giffords noted that the much talked about HR 3200 would bar illegal immigrants from registering for health care, the answer was not satisfactory to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2009/09/02/news/news16.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Massa Represents His Constituents - And The Constitution</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-ellis/congressman-massa-represe_b_275905.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004905</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Another packed high school auditorium was the venue for an insightful and sometimes impressive conversation about HR 3200 and health care reform in general. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-ellis/congressman-massa-represe_b_275905.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Current vs. future policies depend on &amp;#39;what-ifs&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1251880329243420.xml&amp;amp;coll=2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004862</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would establish maximum out-of-pocket expenditures of $5000 for an individual and $10000 for a family, but you are already under that limit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1251880329243420.xml&amp;amp;coll=2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dent calls on Callahan to make a stand on health care!</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Dent-calls-on-Callahan-to-make-a-stand-on-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004860</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Charlie has made clear his opposition to Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s 1000 plus page plan for a government takeover of health care contained in HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19977-Allentown-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Dent-calls-on-Callahan-to-make-a-stand-on-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Here&amp;#39;s what I think</title>
    <link href="http://www.leader-vindicator.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20365591&amp;amp;BRD=2758&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=572980&amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004859</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leader Vindicator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While I have read the bill, most people do not have the time to read HR 3200. The vast contents of the bill have not been explained by the White House, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leader-vindicator.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20365591&amp;amp;BRD=2758&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=572980&amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515441.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004858</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Panel member Khadine Ritter, Marietta attorney, has read all 1018 pages of HR 3200. &amp;quot;We could have spent another 10 hours discussing this,&amp;quot; said Ritter, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/515441.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Specific&amp;#39; Healthcare Speech: Will He Disavow Pledge ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS191617+02-Sep-2009+PRN20090902" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004857</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There are four tax hikes in the House Democrat healthcare bill (HR 3200) that violate President Obama&amp;#39;s promise not to raise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS191617+02-Sep-2009+PRN20090902&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Harper says health care plans scary</title>
    <link href="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20365949&amp;amp;BRD=1377&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=172922&amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004856</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brookhaven Daily Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Harper said Mississippians are not only worried about the possibility of HR 3200 passing, but scared. One of the chief complaints he hears about the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20365949&amp;amp;BRD=1377&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=172922&amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Immigration-Historically-a-challenge-for-the-United-States" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004854</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN, &#226;&#8364;&#339;No, illegal immigrants are not covered by this plan [HR 3200].&#226;&#8364;* And many of the legislative automatons are parroting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Immigration-Historically-a-challenge-for-the-United-States&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/09/michigan_republicans_urging_pr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6004853</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>C&amp;amp;G Newspapers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Gary Peters said he was unsure whether he&amp;#39;d ultimately vote yes on the controversial HR 3200 health care bill during a Sept. 1 town hall meeting. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/09/michigan_republicans_urging_pr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ed Feulner: A Big Target on Small Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.townhall.com/columnists/EdFeulner/2009/09/02/a_big_target_on_small_business" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998615</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...will be eliminated and all staff will be part-timers, and that will likely be insufficient,&#8221; another added. &#8220;In general, H.R.3200 will hurt my business due [sic] to increasing my costs. Ultimately that may mean letting people go. How is that helping&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.townhall.com/columnists/EdFeulner/2009/09/02/a_big_target_on_small_business&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cheers, boos fill Peters&amp;#39; town hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.freep.com/article/20090902/NEWS06/909020342/1322/Cheers--boos-fill-Peters--town-hall" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998614</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Detroit Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After the town hall, Peters said he understood concerns raised by supporters and opponents of HR 3200, the bill authored by Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freep.com/article/20090902/NEWS06/909020342/1322/Cheers--boos-fill-Peters--town-hall&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Experience that enriches lives</title>
    <link href="http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/172/story/824971.html?storylink=omni_popular" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998613</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Columbus Ledger-Enquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the primary reasons that MAG opposes HR 3200 is because it contains a proposed &#226;&#8364;&#339;public&#226;&#8364;* health insurance option that we believe could result in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/172/story/824971.html?storylink=omni_popular&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bachmann calls for &amp;#39;covenant&amp;#39; to defeat health care overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/56676527.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUHK:uUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998612</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Minneapolis Star Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Republican proposal gets zero press and it sits in committee while Congress will continue to try and force HR 3200 through. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/56676527.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUHK:uUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who really read HB 3200 proposal?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=317027&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998611</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Carl Palash wrote a response to my recent Fence Post letter challenging me on the facts of the proposed health care legislation HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=317027&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No faith in Andrews on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/gloucester/voices/index.ssf/2009/09/no_faith_in_andrews_on_health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998610</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gloucester County Times - NJ.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now it&amp;#39;s (his co-sponsorship) of HR-3200, the Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. I wouldn&amp;#39;t put too much credence in anything Andrews says. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/gloucester/voices/index.ssf/2009/09/no_faith_in_andrews_on_health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opponent skips Baird&amp;#39;s Olympia talk</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/957531.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998609</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Castillo said that instead of creating an insurance exchange &#226;&#8364;&#8220; which under HR 3200 would let consumers pick from insurance plans, including a public-run one ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/957531.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chet Edwards, guest column: Answers to most common health-care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wacotrib.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/09/02/09022009wacbottomcolumn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998608</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Waco Tribune Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The most common frustration I hear is that it&amp;#39;s extremely difficult to understand what&amp;#39;s in the House health care reform bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wacotrib.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2009/09/02/09022009wacbottomcolumn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5421.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/6015311</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The question could only be answered by knowing how standard benefits will be decided upon if obamacare, in the guise of HR 3200, is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5421.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17078-Lafayette-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Part-three-Obamacar-care-abortions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/6009445</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The question could only be answered by knowing how standard benefits will be decided upon if ObamaCare, in the guise of HR 3200, is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17078-Lafayette-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Part-three-Obamacar-care-abortions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/01/AR2009090103430.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/6004904</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The question could only be answered by knowing how standard benefits will be decided upon if ObamaCare, in the guise of HR 3200, is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/01/AR2009090103430.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-15955-Madison-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Debunking-health-care-myths-the-true-cost-of-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/6004861</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
They like to point out the price tag that would come along with the health care package, HR 3200, that will likely pass in the house. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-15955-Madison-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Debunking-health-care-myths-the-true-cost-of-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1213765.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998607</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The question could only be answered by knowing how standard benefits will be decided upon if ObamaCare, in the guise of HR 3200, is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1213765.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform views mixed at Scott town hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_scott-townhall_0902sep02,0,4438278.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998587</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dan Ridenour, of Newport News, said HR 3200 leaves out tort reform. He said his doctors pay astronomical amounts of money for malpractice insurance. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_scott-townhall_0902sep02,0,4438278.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shuler opposes health-care bill but says reform is needed</title>
    <link href="http://www.mountainx.com/news/2009/090209buzz5" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998585</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mountain Xpress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Shuler reasserted his opposition to HR 3200, the health-care-reform legislation currently before the US House. That bill would require all Americans to have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mountainx.com/news/2009/090209buzz5&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Saw Astroturf Grow</title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/columnists/FrankTurek/2009/09/02/i_saw_astroturf_grow" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998584</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since she&amp;#39;s against the current house bill (HR 3200), I didn&amp;#39;t think all that many would turnout. Wow, was I wrong! Let me set the context for you. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/columnists/FrankTurek/2009/09/02/i_saw_astroturf_grow&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bayle: Health bill won&amp;#39;t control costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/opinion/letters/x1735996503/Bayle-Health-bill-wont-control-costs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998583</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Milford Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consider the major bill now before the House, the 1017-page HR 3200. In what I&amp;#39;ve been able to read of that bill I can&amp;#39;t find any measures that directly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.milforddailynews.com/opinion/letters/x1735996503/Bayle-Health-bill-wont-control-costs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kevin Mooney: Union bosses get major role in Obamacare management</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Union-bosses-get-major-role-in-Obamacare-management-8183243-56658532.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998582</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sections 123 and 2251 of HR 3200, the version of Obamacare being pushed by House Democratic leaders, are of particular concern, according to NRTWC, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Union-bosses-get-major-role-in-Obamacare-management-8183243-56658532.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Current vs. future health insurance policies depend on &amp;#39;what-ifs&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/09/current_vs_future_health_insur.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996830</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would establish maximum out-of-pocket expenditures of $5000 for an individual and $10000 for a family, but you are already under that limit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/09/current_vs_future_health_insur.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters - Goubeaud, Rigg, Locke, O&amp;#39;Neill, Offenberger, Riley</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?content=1266" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996829</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Register Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If such savings are readily available, why cannot the Congress and the Administration collect the savings now to apply to the deficit without HR 3200? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?content=1266&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Abortion-and-ObamaCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996827</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The question could only be answered by knowing how standard benefits will be decided upon if ObamaCare, in the guise of HR 3200, is passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Abortion-and-ObamaCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCPA Urges Congressional Action This Month to Block Severe ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS146305+01-Sep-2009+BW20090901" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996791</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current health care reform bill in the House (HR 3200) offers some relief, but could still force community pharmacies to dispense generic drugs at a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS146305+01-Sep-2009+BW20090901&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Web Site Sends Messages to Member E-Mail Boxes</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollcall.com/news/38076-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996790</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roll Call (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Over the August recess, top House Republican and Democratic aides confirmed receiving hundreds of e-mails with the subject line &#226;&#8364;&#339;HR 3200&#226;&#8364;* &#226;&#8364;&#8221; the bill number ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollcall.com/news/38076-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Truth About End of Life Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanette-aileen-fuller/the-truth-about-end-of-li_b_274117.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996789</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would afford people the option of participating his hospice care. 3rd - My father arranged for his designated caregivers to participate in end of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanette-aileen-fuller/the-truth-about-end-of-li_b_274117.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sauk County&amp;#39;s Daily Newspaper</title>
    <link href="http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr/opinion/464099" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996788</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baraboo News Republic</name>
    </author>
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Don&amp;#39;t ever doubt that this administration&amp;#39;s death encouraging policy is the intent of section 1233 of HR 3200. This section is not as benign as she believes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr/opinion/464099&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Americans need to know about the healthcare takeover</title>
    <link href="http://oregonmag.com/LibCouncilHealthBill909.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996786</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We recently saw an overview of the healthcare bill being debated in Congress (HR 3200). We found the overview so alarming that we doubted its accuracy, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonmag.com/LibCouncilHealthBill909.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-health-care-schakowsky-town-sep01,0,6743724.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996785</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the major concerns dealt with a provision in HR 3200 that allows the Commissioner of the insurance exchange to get tax information from the IRS. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-health-care-schakowsky-town-sep01,0,6743724.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Bill HR-3200</title>
    <link href="http://www.hsvvoice.com/news/2009/0902/readers_forum/005.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996782</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Springs Village Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are now at an impasse over this proposed legislation, HR-3200, which some are now calling ObamaCare. The Democrats have recently admitted that one of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsvvoice.com/news/2009/0902/readers_forum/005.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Video--Betsy-McCaughey-continues-distortions-about-page-16-of-HR-3200-the-health-care-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5996781</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First, McCaughey has changed her story from her first accusations that page 425 of the HR 3200 would create real death panels. Now McCaughey claims some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Video--Betsy-McCaughey-continues-distortions-about-page-16-of-HR-3200-the-health-care-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Residents engage in healthy debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-leader.com/news/x1566719253/Residents-engage-in-healthy-debate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991025</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Eric Massa, D-Corning, agreed with many at Monday&amp;#39;s town hall meeting that HR 3200, the health care reform bill currently before the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x1566719253/Residents-engage-in-healthy-debate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARA challenges health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0909_c3_ara.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991022</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Specialty Fabrics Review magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The American Rental Association (ARA) is asking its members to call their US House of Representatives member to voice concerns about HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#339;America&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0909_c3_ara.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Critics distorting &amp;#39;end-of-life&amp;#39; wording in health proposal</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090901/OPINION10/909010316" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991021</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am both saddened and angry at the distortions being vocalized around the language in the proposed US House of Representatives bill -- HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090901/OPINION10/909010316&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>McCarthy&amp;#39;s town hall meeting to be held Sept. 2</title>
    <link href="http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&amp;amp;page=72&amp;amp;story_id=3498" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991020</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paso Robles Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The new House health reform proposal under fire is known as HR 3200, which according to McCarthy&amp;#39;s Web site was being &#226;&#8364;&#339;rushed through Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&amp;amp;page=72&amp;amp;story_id=3498&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Prince of Lies</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/the_prince_of_lies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991019</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Obama says, &amp;quot;You will not be waiting in any lines,&amp;quot; but Section 1151 of HR 3200 penalizes hospitals for the costs incurred in readmitting patients, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/the_prince_of_lies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Baird hears from crowd on health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/863225.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5991017</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheNewsTribune.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Baird told Pattin that HR 3200 would prevent insurers from refusing coverage to people who have pre-existing conditions. A Tumwater optometrist, Sandy Berry ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/863225.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Capps Schedules Health-Care Forums for This Week</title>
    <link href="http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/083109_capps_schedules_health_care_foums_for_this_week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6049090</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Throughout the country and here in Santa Barbara, extremely worried citizens have expressed increasing concern to tea party volunteers that HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; which ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/083109_capps_schedules_health_care_foums_for_this_week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/03/AR2009090300305.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6009443</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The preamble of ObamaCare, in the guise of HR 3200, says only &#226;&#8364;&#339;to provide affordable quality care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/03/AR2009090300305.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/02/2009-09-02_obama_to_deliver_health_care_address_to_congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6004855</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The preamble of obamacare, in the guise of HR 3200, says only &#226;&#8364;&#339;to provide affordable quality care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/09/02/2009-09-02_obama_to_deliver_health_care_address_to_congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wivb.com/dpp/health/healthy_living/wwlp_ap_health_someseniorsmaypaymoreformedicare_200908282019_2818006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5998581</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medscape</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Organized medicine has traditionally opposed government intervention in healthcare, but the first full-blown piece of reform legislation to emerge &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wivb.com/dpp/health/healthy_living/wwlp_ap_health_someseniorsmaypaymoreformedicare_200908282019_2818006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/02/inside-politics-74840752/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5996828</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The preamble of obamacare, in the guise of HR 3200, says only &#226;&#8364;&#339;to provide affordable quality care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/02/inside-politics-74840752/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_wittman-townhall_0901sep01,0,1580043.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5996787</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Folks, I am not in favor of HR 3200.&amp;quot; Applause and cheers erupted from a crowd that seemed mostly skeptical of government involvement in health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_wittman-townhall_0901sep01,0,1580043.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jlMpJGn28kqCcgU-aGcYE_ZHW-ywD9AEPE380" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5996784</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The preamble of obamacare, in the guise of HR 3200, says only &#226;&#8364;&#339;to provide affordable quality care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jlMpJGn28kqCcgU-aGcYE_ZHW-ywD9AEPE380&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/health/healthy_living/wwlp_ap_health_someseniorsmaypaymoreformedicare_200908282019_2818006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5996783</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medscape</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Organized medicine has traditionally opposed government intervention in healthcare, but the first full-blown piece of reform legislation to emerge &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/health/healthy_living/wwlp_ap_health_someseniorsmaypaymoreformedicare_200908282019_2818006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kennedy asks for his own law to change before his passing.</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10091-Madison-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Kennedy-asks-for-his-own-law-to-change-before-his-passing" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991027</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
With crucial votes coming in the Senate like Cap and Trade and health care reform HR 3200, Democrats will need every last Democratic vote to pass these ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10091-Madison-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Kennedy-asks-for-his-own-law-to-change-before-his-passing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Challenges hospital president on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.staugustine.com/stories/090109/opinions_1904466.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991026</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Augustine Record</name>
    </author>
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The provision in HR 3200 that would result in the largest increase in Medicare spending is to offset the reduction in physician fees. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staugustine.com/stories/090109/opinions_1904466.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>At Cobb forum, Gingrey&amp;#39;s attack on health care bill delights most ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/at-cobb-forum-128275.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991024</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Phil Gingrey (R, Marietta) speak about HR 3200. Most of the crowd clapped when Gingrey spoke, but there were a few hisses when he mentioned jokingly that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/at-cobb-forum-128275.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Big Brother-Care Looms Large</title>
    <link href="http://oregonmag.com/BarberBigBrother909.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991023</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At nearly 1100 pages, even the President admits he hasn&amp;#39;t read HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; the House version of the bill &#226;&#8364;&#8220; and supporters like Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonmag.com/BarberBigBrother909.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/local_health_care_town_hall_2009_08_31" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991018</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Folks, I am not in favor of HR 3200.&amp;quot; Applause and cheers erupted from a crowd that seemed mostly skeptical of government involvement in health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/local_health_care_town_hall_2009_08_31&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare versus the old ClintonCare: a major step backwards</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d31-ObamaCare-versus-the-old-ClintonCare-a-major-step-backwards" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991016</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The preamble of ObamaCare, in the guise of HR 3200, says only &#226;&#8364;&#339;to provide affordable quality care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10183-DC-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d31-ObamaCare-versus-the-old-ClintonCare-a-major-step-backwards&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.keyt.com/news/local/56368777.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991015</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Noozhawk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Throughout the country and here in Santa Barbara, extremely worried citizens have expressed increasing concern to tea party volunteers that HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; which ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.keyt.com/news/local/56368777.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update August 31, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908316259/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-august-31-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985622</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
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According to CRS, &amp;quot;HR 3200 does not contain any restrictions on non-citizens - whether legally or illegally present, or in the United States temporarily or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908316259/homeland-security/us-legislative-immigration-update-august-31-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/Politics/story?id=8443218" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985621</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNLV The Rebel Yell</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Conservative and liberal pundits will spend the coming weeks measuring the impact of Kennedy finally passingthe torch of the ongoing HR 3200 debate over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/Politics/story?id=8443218&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/31/obama-faces-calls-grab-health-care-reins-congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985620</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kratovil says he is opposed to the House bill (HR 3200) as currently written. He has not yet had an opportunity to vote on the measure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/31/obama-faces-calls-grab-health-care-reins-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sorting Fact From Fiction on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://sbk.online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574378542143891778.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985619</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current House bill HR 3200 in title IV, part D has very broad language about identifying and implementing best practices in the delivery of health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sbk.online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574378542143891778.html?mod=rss_Today&amp;#x27;s_Most_Popular&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s Civilian Troops Were Trained by Ayers</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908316266/culture-wars/obamas-civilian-troops-were-trained-by-ayers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985618</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Obama would also like us to ignore the language written by a euthanasia society that calls for five-year reviews of &amp;quot;end-of-life&amp;quot; plans in HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908316266/culture-wars/obamas-civilian-troops-were-trained-by-ayers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats&amp;#39; main bill does not address medical malpractice ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2009/08/democrats_main_bill_does_not_a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985617</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
    </author>
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However, the Democrats&amp;#39; main proposal, HR 3200, makes no mention of medical malpractice regulations. When the American Bar Association got wind last month ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2009/08/democrats_main_bill_does_not_a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Town Hall Meeting Stacked to the Left</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/health-care/1771" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985558</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The New American</name>
    </author>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;First of all this is HR 3200.... I have read it, to get that out of the way&#226;&#8364;* the congressman joked holding up a dog-eared copy of the bill, which, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/health-care/1771&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Let&amp;#39;s Get it Done!&amp;#39; From Coast to Coast, USAction Affiliates ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS197115+31-Aug-2009+PRN20090831" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985557</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Pennsylvania, USAction partner Penn Action is working with two local theater groups this Wednesday to stage an 11-hour reading of HR 3200, the 1000-page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS197115+31-Aug-2009+PRN20090831&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Video--Does-the-health-care-reform-bill-use-tax-dollars-to-pay-for-abortions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985556</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Coloradoan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the House&amp;#39;s version of health-care reform, will allow abortion. Factcheck.org, a nonpartisan project of the Annen-berg Public Policy Center at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Video--Does-the-health-care-reform-bill-use-tax-dollars-to-pay-for-abortions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sorting Fact From Fiction on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052970203706604574378542143891778.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985554</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current House bill HR 3200 in title IV, part D has very broad language about identifying and implementing best practices in the delivery of health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052970203706604574378542143891778.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dingell Defense Deficient</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/31/dingell-defense-deficient/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985553</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
John Dingell (D-MI) at a health care townhall about HR 3200&amp;#39;s effect on his son Scott. It is unclear from the exchange if Scott, who is confined to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/31/dingell-defense-deficient/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kennedy or Jackson: If they name it, they won&amp;#39;t have to explain it</title>
    <link href="http://voices.kansascity.com/node/5663" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985552</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In our society it is not considered proper to speak ill of the dead; therefore, in a couple of weeks I most likely will not be speaking about HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.kansascity.com/node/5663&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medical Reform: Don&amp;#39;t ruin the health of small businesses</title>
    <link href="http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_13238124" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985551</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheReporter.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Proponents of America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200) argue that it will make health care more affordable for the average ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_13238124&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fact or fiction? Tax dollars will fund abortions</title>
    <link href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32628035/ns/health-health_care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985550</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Energy and Commerce Committee bill, HR 3200, says taxpayer subsidies cannot be used to directly pay for abortions. Do health care reform headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32628035/ns/health-health_care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wane.com/dpp/health/healthy_living/wwlp_ap_health_someseniorsmaypaymoreformedicare_200908282019_2818006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985549</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docuticker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today CBO released a letter on the changes in Medicare Part D premiums that would result from certain provisions of HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wane.com/dpp/health/healthy_living/wwlp_ap_health_someseniorsmaypaymoreformedicare_200908282019_2818006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debate on Healthcare Reform is Monumental, Historic, and Sometimes ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5985546</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medscape</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Organized medicine has traditionally opposed government intervention in healthcare, but the first full-blown piece of reform legislation to emerge &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail?entry_id=46985" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/6038004</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This chain e-mail claims to give a run-down of what&amp;#39;s in the House health care bill, HR 3200. Instead, it shows evidence of a reading comprehension problem ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail?entry_id=46985&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reid in Flap for Reported Remarks About Newspaper</title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/reid-in-flap-for-reported-remarks-about-newspaper/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5985555</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The will of the people of Nevada is against the Health Care HR 3200. That ALONE should mark how Reid votes. Period. Instead, he, along with my fellow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/reid-in-flap-for-reported-remarks-about-newspaper/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New healthcare infrastructure would subjugate Americans</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/grassi/090830" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5983713</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Perhaps such details have wisely remained absent, as the proposed infrastructure, as laid out primarily in the House of Representatives&amp;#39; HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/grassi/090830&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/30/AR2009083002654.html?hpid=moreheadlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5983710</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This chain e-mail claims to give a run-down of what&amp;#39;s in the House health care bill, HR 3200. Instead, it shows evidence of a reading comprehension problem ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/30/AR2009083002654.html?hpid=moreheadlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=251033" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982880</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Waco Tribune Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;But the fact that he does see how many people are unhappy with HR 3200 may change his attitude about what he votes for.&#226;&#8364;* A 76-year-old woman wearing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=251033&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sorting Fact From Fiction on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574378542143891778.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982879</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The current House bill HR 3200 in title IV, part D has very broad language about identifying and implementing best practices in the delivery of health care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574378542143891778.html?mod=googlenews_wsj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Health Care Fiasco&amp;#39; tea party scheduled</title>
    <link href="http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/08/30/health-care-fiasco-tea-party-scheduled/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982843</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Among other things, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#339;will discourage entrance into the health profession &#226;&#8364;&#166; cause loss of jobs and closure of facilities &#226;&#8364;&#166; lead to more illegal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/08/30/health-care-fiasco-tea-party-scheduled/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dr. Hector Bruce: Tele-town hall call fostered fear, not solutions</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/17352/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982841</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 notes that your &amp;quot;practitioner,&amp;quot; not the government, will sign any papers designating your wishes with regard to end-of-life issues - just as is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/17352/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=836487&amp;amp;category=OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982840</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First, consider so-called &amp;quot;advance care planning consultation&amp;quot; in the proposed reform bill HR 3200, &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009,&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=836487&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Jeff Miller Garners Small Crowd in Chipley</title>
    <link href="http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2009Aug29JeffMillerFishFry.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982839</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chipley Florida Online Newspaper - Foster Folly News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Miller reassured his audience that he does not support the current HR 3200 health care legislation being discussed, but he did state that health care costs ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2009Aug29JeffMillerFishFry.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Illegal Immigrants Be Covered Under ObamaCare?</title>
    <link href="http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/will-illegal-immigrants-be-covered-under/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982838</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blogcritics.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under the provisions of HR 3200, illegal immigrants would not be allowed to receive federal subsidies with which to acquire health insurance from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/will-illegal-immigrants-be-covered-under/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200: An &amp;#39;incomprehensible&amp;#39; law</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/08/hr_3200_an_incomprehensible_la.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982836</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Cornell University Law School Professor William Jacobsen brave launched today his week long &amp;quot;dart board&amp;quot; analysis of HR 3200, the ObamaCare bill on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/08/hr_3200_an_incomprehensible_la.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Entire Health Care Bill, HR 3200 Is THE Death Panel</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908306235/editorial/entire-health-care-bill-hr-3200-is-the-death-panel.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982835</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The &amp;quot;end of life&amp;quot; provision is still in the House version, HR 3200. In fact, the entire bill is a death panel. Various sections sprinkled throughout the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908306235/editorial/entire-health-care-bill-hr-3200-is-the-death-panel.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CRS &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Treatment of Noncitizens in HR 3200</title>
    <link href="http://www.docuticker.com/?p=27432" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5982834</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docuticker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This report outlines the treatment of noncitizens (aliens) under HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. In particular, the report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=27432&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa&amp;#39;s final town hall meeting set for Mon.</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-leader.com/archive/x1373213775/Massas-final-town-hall-meeting-set-for-Mon" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5978174</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He&amp;#39;s said from the beginning he&amp;#39;s against HR 3200, the current legislation before the House, for many reasons. He said the bill does not detail how reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/archive/x1373213775/Massas-final-town-hall-meeting-set-for-Mon&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill a headache</title>
    <link href="http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/aug/30/health-care-bill-a-headache/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5978173</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Memphis Commercial Appeal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He&amp;#39;d been hearing the incendiary statements on talk radio and cable television about Section 1233 of HR 3200, which would authorize payment to doctors to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/aug/30/health-care-bill-a-headache/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Town meetings&amp;#39; should offer both sides of story</title>
    <link href="http://www.islandpacket.com/opinion/letters/story/949213.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5978172</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilton Head Island Packet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The opening address by Jameson Taylor of the SC Policy Council was biased against health care bill HR 3200. Taylor said &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; to having read it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.islandpacket.com/opinion/letters/story/949213.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NC senators disagree on health reform details</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/08/29/article/nc_senators_disagree_on_health_reform_details" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5978171</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greensboro News Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Reserving most of his ire for the House version of the bill, HR 3200, Burr said there are too many unknowns to move ahead with the legislation as it is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/08/29/article/nc_senators_disagree_on_health_reform_details&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A View From Main Street: The Ghost of Teddy Kennedy</title>
    <link href="http://www.hesperiastar.com/opinion/victor-2894-performing-hall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5975689</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hesperia Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When asked if the health care bill, HR 3200, could pass, he said, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Yes. Nancy Pelosi has the votes.&#226;&#8364;* According to Lewis, the fate of the vote, however, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hesperiastar.com/opinion/victor-2894-performing-hall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hospitals brace for reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2009/08/31/story3.html?b=1251691200%5E1998121" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5975658</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bizjournals.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200, the House of Representatives&amp;#39;-proposed national health care reform legislation, has some proponents of physician-owned hospitals in an uproar. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2009/08/31/story3.html?b=1251691200%5E1998121&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama-care wrongly presented as either/or deal</title>
    <link href="http://www.leader-news.com/news/2009/0829/viewpoint/016.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5975655</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>El Campo Leader News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The problem I have with Obamacare, also known as HR 3200, is it&amp;#39;s being presented as an either/or proposition. Either we accept a flawed &amp;quot;public option&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leader-news.com/news/2009/0829/viewpoint/016.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cape Codders launch &#226;&#8364;&#339;Pull the Plug Day&amp;quot; in opposition to proposed ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-18360-Cape-Cod-Science--Nature-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Cape-Codders-launch-Pull-the-Plug-Day-in-opposition-to-proposed-health-care-reform-bill-HR-3200" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5975654</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Three Cape Cod residents have launched &#226;&#8364;&#339;Pull the Plug on Obama Care,&#226;&#8364;* a website designed to give a voice to people who oppose HR 3200, the government&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-18360-Cape-Cod-Science--Nature-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Cape-Codders-launch-Pull-the-Plug-Day-in-opposition-to-proposed-health-care-reform-bill-HR-3200&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Townhall Meeting, The FRC Way!</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/populum/pagetweet.php?w=120" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5966962</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Christians ONLY, of course, guns OK. Proof of reading the Bill HR 3200? Totally unnecessary. FRC and your church will tell you what to think.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/populum/pagetweet.php?w=120&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local business leaders gather to rail against health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/08/29/08292009wacpretownhall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5966961</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Waco Tribune Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Health care reform took center stage, particularly HR 3200. US Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, is holding a town-hall meeting today to discuss the legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/08/29/08292009wacpretownhall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sitting In: We all need a shot of courage</title>
    <link href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/georgetown/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1373210953/Sitting-In-We-all-need-a-shot-of-courage" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5966959</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Georgetown Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... but not limited to, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choice Act (HR 3200), the three committees with jurisdiction over HR 3200 (Education and Labor, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wickedlocal.com/georgetown/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1373210953/Sitting-In-We-all-need-a-shot-of-courage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7715-Portland-Civil-Rights-Examiner~y2009m8d28-The-inevitable-conclusion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5966957</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When questioned further by this father there to protect his son, Mr. Dingell could not cite the specific amendment to HR-3200 or the language which it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7715-Portland-Civil-Rights-Examiner~y2009m8d28-The-inevitable-conclusion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec09/rxfactfiction_08-27.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5985547</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He could not speak specifically about the process Jim used with HR 3200 but he said Jim has a sense of what&amp;#39;s in legislation based on conversations with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec09/rxfactfiction_08-27.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/27/health_care_champions_twin_battles_offered_a_bitter_irony" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5983711</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He could not speak specifically about the process Jim used with HR 3200 but he said Jim has a sense of what&amp;#39;s in legislation based on conversations with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/27/health_care_champions_twin_battles_offered_a_bitter_irony&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Results tagged &#226;&#8364;&#339;cathy glasson&#226;&#8364;*</title>
    <link href="http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=cathy%20glasson&amp;amp;limit=20" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5975688</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SEIU Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And on August 23rd when Senator Grassley was asked by reporter Bob Schieffer (CBS &amp;#39;Face the Nation&amp;#39;), &amp;quot;you&amp;#39;re not saying that this legislation (HR 3200) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=cathy%20glasson&amp;amp;limit=20&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Study: Wyo faces $60 million Medicare cut</title>
    <link href="http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=101867" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5975657</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming Business Report</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200), contends that the bill would result in significant cuts in Medicare payments for skilled nursing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=101867&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail??blogid=150&amp;amp;entry_id=46399" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5975652</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He could not speak specifically about the process Jim used with HR 3200 but he said Jim has a sense of what&amp;#39;s in legislation based on conversations with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ybenjamin/detail??blogid=150&amp;amp;entry_id=46399&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No winners in a nuclear war</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m8d28-No-winners-in-a-nuclear-war" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962906</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I mentioned in an earlier article that one reason so many conservatives distrust HR 3200 so much is because they fear what will happen if you give the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m8d28-No-winners-in-a-nuclear-war&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Economics of Play-or-Pay Mandates in Health Care Reform Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2312.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962905</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Although the employer mandate in HR 3200 will result in a net increase of 3 million workers with employment-based health insurance (1.7 percent), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2312.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Whether Medicaid expansion&amp;#39;s costs fall on states remains to be ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/08/whether_medicaid_expansions_co.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962904</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives&amp;#39; health care bill, HR 3200, would replace Medicaid&amp;#39;s hodge-podge of eligibility requirements with a new one, opening Medicaid ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/08/whether_medicaid_expansions_co.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why Jim Marshall Won&amp;#39;t Read HR 3200?</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-humphrey/why-jim-marshall-wont-rea_b_271817.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962902</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He could not speak specifically about the process Jim used with HR 3200 but he said Jim has a sense of what&amp;#39;s in legislation based on conversations with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-humphrey/why-jim-marshall-wont-rea_b_271817.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protesters criticize Obama&amp;#39;s health-care reform</title>
    <link href="http://cherokeescout.com/articles/2009/08/28/news/doc4a9442ff7b9cf893581990.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962838</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cherokee Scout (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After lawmakers return from recess, the House of Representatives is expected to take the HR 3200 health-care bill to the floor for a vote. printable version ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cherokeescout.com/articles/2009/08/28/news/doc4a9442ff7b9cf893581990.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Internet, Where Rumors Never Die</title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/the-internet-where-rumors-never-die/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962837</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
and whether individuals would be taxed if they did not have insurance (ditto!). Real the full FactCheck.org post, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Twenty-Six Lies About HR 3200,&#226;&#8364;* and share ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/the-internet-where-rumors-never-die/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care talks heat up</title>
    <link href="http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20090828/LOVELAND01/90827036" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962836</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Coloradoan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Markey may have followed suit by not backing President Barack Obama&amp;#39;s leveraged HR 3200 health bill, a much-debated $1 trillion dollar reform package that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20090828/LOVELAND01/90827036&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Lifers Attacked by Claremont Town Hall Meeting Staff, Others ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2977111383.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962835</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The meeting, held in the Alexander Hughes Center, was intended as a forum for discussing the health care reform bill currently in the House, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2977111383.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shuler speaks against current health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090828/SERVICES03/908281046/1018?Title=Shuler-speaks-against-current-health-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5962833</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueRidgeNow.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
During the program, the congressman said a lot of people have been misinformed about the House bill, HR 3200. He wants the debate to focus on language in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090828/SERVICES03/908281046/1018?Title=Shuler-speaks-against-current-health-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fighting obamacare in the Spirit of Ted Kennedy</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/08/fighting_obamacare_in_the_spir.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5958060</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is in that spirit that I offer a Kennedy-esque speech against the passage of HR 3200, using most of the exact words Senator Kennedy used in the famous ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/08/fighting_obamacare_in_the_spir.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We have heard the no&amp;#39;s; now we want solutions</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/editorials/x616724790/We-have-heard-the-nos-now-we-want-solutions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5958056</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As expected, these were mostly the voices of opposition to the health care legislation known as HR 3200. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, who hosted the event at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/editorials/x616724790/We-have-heard-the-nos-now-we-want-solutions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/27/obama-asks-docs-promote-health-overhaul/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5958055</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FayObserver.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, each of the bills is an amended version of HR 3200, the health reform legislation championed by President Obama. In the Senate, the Affordable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/27/obama-asks-docs-promote-health-overhaul/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/29/edward-kennedy-funeral-obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/6015356</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/29/edward-kennedy-funeral-obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8222160.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5985548</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8222160.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/28/edward-kennedy-repose-boston" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5983741</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/28/edward-kennedy-repose-boston&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform Gone Awry</title>
    <link href="http://www.kypost.com/content/middleblue3/story/Health-Reform-Gone-Awry/eWhnSvMiv0GuUDuEyWgJDA.cspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5982842</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kypost.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Geoff Davis Since House Democrats released their health reform legislation (HR 3200), members of Congress and Americans alike have been reviewing the 1018 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kypost.com/content/middleblue3/story/Health-Reform-Gone-Awry/eWhnSvMiv0GuUDuEyWgJDA.cspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TedKennedy/story?id=8417538" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5982837</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TedKennedy/story?id=8417538&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/27/health/main5269260.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5978170</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KBTX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The most common frustration I hear is that it is extremely difficult to understand what is in the House health care reform bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/27/health/main5269260.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Read the CRS report on ObamaCare&amp;#39;s treatment of illegal immigrants</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Yes-they-can-55389592.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5975687</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The San Francisco Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In its subsection on health insurance subsidies (known as &amp;quot;affordability credits&amp;quot;), HR 3200 does state, &amp;quot;Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Yes-they-can-55389592.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Immigration Distrust on Health Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33299" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5975656</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nothing illustrates America&amp;#39;s distrust of Congress quite like the illegal immigrant provision of the House health care bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33299&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6813196.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5966956</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6813196.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1976926/Ted-Kennedy-dies-Chappaquiddick-was-the-fatal-flaw-that-haunted-Kennedys-career.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5962903</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1976926/Ted-Kennedy-dies-Chappaquiddick-was-the-fatal-flaw-that-haunted-Kennedys-career.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6107011/Ted-Kennedy-Barack-Obama-to-deliver-very-personal-eulogy-at-funeral.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5962832</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6107011/Ted-Kennedy-Barack-Obama-to-deliver-very-personal-eulogy-at-funeral.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Report Sees Uneven Senior Care Cuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/8/Pages/Report-Sees-Uneven-Senior-Care-Cuts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5958059</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, HR 3200, The America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, would also endanger the jobs of more than 50000 caregivers nationwide, the analysis ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/8/Pages/Report-Sees-Uneven-Senior-Care-Cuts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/08/health_care_facing_the_realiti.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5958057</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nolan Chart LLC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The resulting monstrosity is called HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; it&amp;#39;s also similar to its predecessor of nearly a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/08/health_care_facing_the_realiti.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/28/push-kennedy-successor-stirs-political-storm/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5958054</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/28/push-kennedy-successor-stirs-political-storm/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=8430287" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953768</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=8430287&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform, Part 7: Some Problems with Current Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17571-LA-Populist-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Health-Care-Reform-Part-7-Some-Problems-with-Current-Legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953735</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Unlike the public health insurance option, however, much of HR 3200 is confusing and vague. I&amp;#39;ll discuss some of the remainder here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17571-LA-Populist-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Health-Care-Reform-Part-7-Some-Problems-with-Current-Legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/27/kennedys-passing-generation-continue-familys-political-dynasty/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953734</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Day 27 of the August recess brings us to another section in HR 3200, the bill Pelosi wanted passed without anyone reading it. That section states: Section ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/27/kennedys-passing-generation-continue-familys-political-dynasty/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hannity falsely claims health bill doesn&amp;#39;t have &amp;quot;any restrictions ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/200908270020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953732</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under HR 3200, a &amp;quot;Health Insurance Exchange&amp;quot; would begin operation in 2013 and would offer private plans alongside a public option. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/200908270020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dear Obama: We&amp;#39;ll fight for freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090826/OPINION05/908260303" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953731</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Iowa City Press Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Their fear is based not from false information regarding HR 3200. They have read the House bill. Their fear is genuine. It is rooted in their lack of faith ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090826/OPINION05/908260303&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What the Health?</title>
    <link href="http://www.commonwealthtimes.com/home/news/2009/08/27/Opinion/What-The.Health-3758409.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953730</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Commonwealth Times (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It has also been revealed that the proposed health care reform &amp;quot;will stop (the) rationing&amp;quot; of health care, which must mean HR 3200 will limitlessly increase ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commonwealthtimes.com/home/news/2009/08/27/Opinion/What-The.Health-3758409.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill has curious coverage for illegal immigrants</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/27/health.care.immigrants/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953729</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Thus, it would appear that unauthorized aliens who meet the substantial presence test would be required under HR 3200 to have health insurance,&amp;quot; the report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/27/health.care.immigrants/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/mobile/local_wavy_nn_scott_health_care_20090827" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953728</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WTVR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Scott will do a brief presentation on HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Afterward the Congressman will take ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wavy.com/dpp/mobile/local_wavy_nn_scott_health_care_20090827&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care vote will reflect research, input</title>
    <link href="http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1373206456/Health-care-vote-will-reflect-research-input" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953727</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MPNnow.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you read the entire transcript, which your Congressional office would be happy to provide for you, you will see that I voiced my opposition to HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1373206456/Health-care-vote-will-reflect-research-input&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The &amp;quot;Myth&amp;quot; that Health Care Reform Won&amp;#39;t Cover Illegal Aliens, Is ...</title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/columnists/IraMehlman/2009/08/27/the_myth_that_health_care_reform_wont_cover_illegal_aliens,_is_itself_a_myth" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953726</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At town hall meetings, Members of Congress intrepid enough to actually face the people they represent have been asked to address why HR 3200 will allow ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/columnists/IraMehlman/2009/08/27/the_myth_that_health_care_reform_wont_cover_illegal_aliens,_is_itself_a_myth&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200: Monument to Ted Kennedy?</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/08/hr_3200_monument_to_ted_kenned.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953725</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are serious considerations and require full debate on behalf of the 300+ million who will be affected by HR 3200. I wonder what a Man of the People ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/08/hr_3200_monument_to_ted_kenned.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/27/elderly_have_their_own_concerns_on_health_overhaul" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5953724</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kypost.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Geoff Davis Since House Democrats released their health reform legislation (HR 3200), members of Congress and Americans alike have been reviewing the 1018 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/27/elderly_have_their_own_concerns_on_health_overhaul&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Locals recall Ted Kennedy's dedication to service</title>
    <link href="http://recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090827/NEWS/908270337/-1/rss01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5948788</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Times Herald-Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...may be psychologically a lift in that supporters may feel that we should pass it as a tribute to him. I've heard talk of naming (H.R.3200) after him.&#8221; &quot;The guy was all right in my book,&quot; Fite says. &quot;Following his life and career thereafter was more ed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090827/NEWS/908270337/-1/rss01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Residents React To Health Care Town Hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.turnto23.com/southwest_county/20576213/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5948785</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TurnTo23.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There were those opposed to the health care bill, HR 3200 but for health care reform. Then there was Steve Merlow, who said he doesn&amp;#39;t approve of either. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.turnto23.com/southwest_county/20576213/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/55081207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5948783</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The congressman said he believes the nation does need a reform of its health-care system, but he was clear about his opposition to HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/55081207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A BALCONY VIEW: Inviting readers to civil debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/08/27/columns/gnp-huerta082709.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5948781</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Glendale News Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A better example of research might be a link to the entire actual HR 3200 bill (which, coincidentally I&amp;#39;ve posted on the blog) or a PDF, which I&amp;#39;ll supply ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/08/27/columns/gnp-huerta082709.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://hamptonroads.com/2009/08/rep-bobby-scott-hold-first-local-town-hall-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5948779</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WTVR</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Scott will do a brief presentation on HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Afterward the Congressman will take ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamptonroads.com/2009/08/rep-bobby-scott-hold-first-local-town-hall-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=653470" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5948778</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nothing illustrates America&amp;#39;s distrust of Congress quite like the illegal immigrant provision of the House health care bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=653470&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1106705.shtml?cat=572" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5953733</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester Democrat and Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 is popular closer to Rochester, he said, while he understands people in rural areas are opposed. He reiterated that he is opposed to the bill as it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1106705.shtml?cat=572&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Town Hall Attracts Hundreds</title>
    <link href="http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Healthcare-Town-Hall-Attracts-Hundreds/kRYZ_jrg5UuFcLIohMq3ig.cspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5948786</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KHON2</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&amp;#39;s disgusting,&#226;&#8364;* said one opponent of HR 3200, the most controversial bill passed by the US House Energy and Finance Committee last month. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Healthcare-Town-Hall-Attracts-Hundreds/kRYZ_jrg5UuFcLIohMq3ig.cspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feingold session focuses on health care, debt debates</title>
    <link href="http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/61250/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5948784</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republican Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Still, attendees asked him if he would support measures like House bill HR 3200, which includes provisions for a public health insurance option. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/61250/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009908270339" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5948782</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester Democrat and Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 is popular closer to Rochester, he said, while he understands people in rural areas are opposed. He reiterated that he is opposed to the bill as it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009908270339&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare debate rages in College Station</title>
    <link href="http://www.thebatt.com/news/2009/08/26/News/Healthcare.Debate.Rages.In.College.Station-3757953.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5948780</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas A&amp;amp;M The Battalion</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... well over the number of seats available showed up to voice their concerns and ask questions regarding to the proposed health-care reform bill, HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebatt.com/news/2009/08/26/News/Healthcare.Debate.Rages.In.College.Station-3757953.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/2009/08/screaming-town-hallers-take-on-moran-dean-each-other.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944491</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Obama, Dean, and Pelosi can prove they do not want child-killing by abortion in HR 3200; all they have to do put explicitly in the bill: &amp;#39;The Hyde ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/2009/08/screaming-town-hallers-take-on-moran-dean-each-other.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RNC, Kansas GOP concerned with how Obamacare will treat seniors</title>
    <link href="http://www.kansasliberty.com/liberty-update-archive/2009/07sep/rnc-kansas-gop-concerned-with-how-obamacare-will-treat-senior-citizens/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944489</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas Liberty</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House&amp;#39;s version of the reform, HR 3200, proposes to use $538.5 billion from Medicare programs throughout the next 10 years. State Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansasliberty.com/liberty-update-archive/2009/07sep/rnc-kansas-gop-concerned-with-how-obamacare-will-treat-senior-citizens/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.3news.co.nz/Obama-asks-doctors-to-promote-health-care-fix/tabid/417/articleID/118529/cat/61/Default.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944488</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lockport Union-Sun &amp;amp; Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lee does not support HR 3200. While the bill includes some decent proposals, he said, it would not &#226;&#8364;&#339;reform&#226;&#8364;* the health care system; instead, it would merely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.3news.co.nz/Obama-asks-doctors-to-promote-health-care-fix/tabid/417/articleID/118529/cat/61/Default.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consultations to the Editor</title>
    <link href="http://spectator.org/archives/2009/08/26/consultations-to-the-editor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944454</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Spectator</name>
    </author>
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Both articles misrepresent my views and, worse, fail to inform the public about why the House health bill (HR 3200) is coercive to seniors. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spectator.org/archives/2009/08/26/consultations-to-the-editor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Debate Over Healthcare Reform Hits Honolulu</title>
    <link href="http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/The-Debate-Over-Healthcare-Reform-Hits-Honolulu/kRYZ_jrg5UuFcLIohMq3ig.cspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944453</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KHON2</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Others came with concerns about HR 3200 - the one thousand page bill passed by a key U.S. House committee last month that calls for a public option for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/The-Debate-Over-Healthcare-Reform-Hits-Honolulu/kRYZ_jrg5UuFcLIohMq3ig.cspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tag Archives: HR 3200</title>
    <link href="http://www.redbankgreen.com/tag/hr-3200" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944452</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>redbankgreen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here&amp;#39;s Star-Ledger video reporter Andre Malok&amp;#39;s takeaway from Tuesday night&amp;#39;s town hall meeting of federal healthcare reform, held at the Red Bank Middle ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redbankgreen.com/tag/hr-3200&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Seniors&amp;#39; Health Care Bill of Rights&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,542922,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944451</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... you know, bills and amendments to the HR 3200 or whichever bill the House and Senate are going to be working on, to put into law those guidelines or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,542922,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/dean-moran-draw-a-raucus-crowd-in-virginia/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944449</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Obama, Dean, and Pelosi can prove they do not want child-killing by abortion in HR 3200; all they have to do put explicitly in the bill: &amp;#39;The Hyde ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/dean-moran-draw-a-raucus-crowd-in-virginia/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.marshalltribune.com/story/1565032.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944448</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marshall County Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
She said she is upset at what she calls misinformation which has been spread about one of the main health care plans, HR 3200. She said the bill does not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marshalltribune.com/story/1565032.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blackburn Won&amp;#39;t Deny Death Panels</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/pitw/2009/08/blackburn_refuses_to_correct_r.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944447</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashville Scene</name>
    </author>
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And for good measure, here&amp;#39;s a link to the section of the federal code on Medicare, 42 USC 1395, which that part of HR 3200 seeks to amend: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/pitw/2009/08/blackburn_refuses_to_correct_r.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Still no health bill to read</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Still-no-health-bill-to-read-55140172.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944446</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted on a final version of HR 3200, the health insurance reform bill sought by President Obama, on July 31. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Still-no-health-bill-to-read-55140172.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dan Mac Alpine: We all need a shot of courage</title>
    <link href="http://www.tauntongazette.com/state_news/x1528815412/Dan-Mac-Alpine-We-all-need-a-shot-of-courage" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944445</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Taunton Daily Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... but not limited to, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choice Act (HR 3200), the three committees with jurisdiction over HR 3200 (Education and Labor, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tauntongazette.com/state_news/x1528815412/Dan-Mac-Alpine-We-all-need-a-shot-of-courage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is there legitimate concern on reform?</title>
    <link href="http://www.recordcourier.com/article/20090826/OPINION/908259971/1020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944444</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Record-Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There is a growing public alarm it seems over HR 3200, known as America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The media has shown town hall meetings with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordcourier.com/article/20090826/OPINION/908259971/1020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where does government control end and where does Socialism begin?</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/articles/2009/08/26/editorial/editorial.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944443</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dahlonega Nugget</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now we have healthcare reform (HR 3200) with article after article either for or against it with only bits and pieces being discussed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/articles/2009/08/26/editorial/editorial.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Providers say mental health plan inadequate</title>
    <link href="http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090826/NEWS/908269994/1018?Title=-Providers-say-mental-health-plan-inadequate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944442</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueRidgeNow.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The only mental health aspect of the HR 3200, the primary health care reform bill in the House, is parity, Shuler said. This requires insurance plans to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090826/NEWS/908269994/1018?Title=-Providers-say-mental-health-plan-inadequate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Research Service: Illegal Aliens Can Receive ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/08-26-2009/0005083496&amp;amp;EDATE=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944441</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The report, Treatment of Noncitizens in HR 3200, states definitively, &amp;quot;HR 3200 does not contain any restrictions on noncitizens - whether legally or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/08-26-2009/0005083496&amp;amp;EDATE=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Not un-American</title>
    <link href="http://www.themilpitaspost.com/ci_13209324" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5944440</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Milpitas Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Frankly, I find this totally unacceptable and I will continue to voice my educated concerns about the Obamacare HR 3200. If by telling the truth, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themilpitaspost.com/ci_13209324&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sometimes slippery slopes are slippery</title>
    <link href="http://www.detnews.com/article/20090826/OPINION01/908260322/1008/opinion01/Sometimes-slippery-slopes-are-slippery" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5938786</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Detroit News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A simple amendment to HR 3200 would do much to cool tempers. All that&amp;#39;s needed is specific language saying that these end-of-life consultations are (BEG ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.detnews.com/article/20090826/OPINION01/908260322/1008/opinion01/Sometimes-slippery-slopes-are-slippery&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa takes on challengers at town hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090826/NEWS01/908260341/1002/NEWS/Massa+takes+on+challengers+at+town+hall" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5938785</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rochester Democrat and Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 is popular closer to Rochester, he said, while he understands people in rural areas are opposed. He reiterated that he is opposed to the bill as it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090826/NEWS01/908260341/1002/NEWS/Massa+takes+on+challengers+at+town+hall&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reviewing the drama of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.connectsavannah.com/news/article/101050/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5944490</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connect Savannah.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Over the weekend I hunched over the laptop and scrolled through HR 3200, the bill rolled out in July in the House of Representatives that&amp;#39;s called ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connectsavannah.com/news/article/101050/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vanessa-carmichael/hangin-with-the-tea-bagge_b_268416.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5938753</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He was not worried about the healthcare bill, convinced HR 3200 won&amp;#39;t pass because of the public option: You can&amp;#39;t just destroy free enterprise and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vanessa-carmichael/hangin-with-the-tea-bagge_b_268416.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Drug industry&amp;#39;s support depends on what&amp;#39;s in the final bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/08/drug_industrys_support_depends.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933683</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The industry opposes elements of the bill being considered by the House of Representatives, HR 3200. One involves a complex pricing structure for purchases ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/08/drug_industrys_support_depends.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ucdailynews.com/news/local/54784067.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933643</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tennessean</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;HR 3200 still has 90 amendments. The way it is now, I would not support it.&amp;quot; The crowd, however, was roaring before he could finish his reply. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ucdailynews.com/news/local/54784067.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Huge bill hurts more than helps</title>
    <link href="http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/huge_bill_hurts_more_than_helps/44478/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933642</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Charlottesville Daily Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am imploring Congressman Perriello not to vote for HR 3200 and encourage his fellow representatives to cure what is ill, but do no harm to what is healthy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/huge_bill_hurts_more_than_helps/44478/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analyzing pcat&amp;#39;s swine flu report (Part 1)</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Analyzing-PCATs-swine-flu-report-Part-1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933641</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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... death of a 20 year old is worse than the death of a 65 year old, particularly after all of the arguments on HR 3200 on calculating the value of a life. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Analyzing-PCATs-swine-flu-report-Part-1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=10415" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933640</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Valley Advocate</name>
    </author>
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Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), has an amendment to HR 3200 that would allow states to develop their own single-payer programs. John Olver, the Valley&amp;#39;s other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=10415&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President&amp;#39;s brief record reveals a mighty pen of destruction</title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/08/presidents_brief_record_reveal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933639</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Flint Journal - MLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
With all the heated debate concerning HR 3200&amp;#39;s euthanasia provisions, rightfully dubbed &amp;quot;death panels,&amp;quot; a reality check is in order. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/08/presidents_brief_record_reveal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform should include federal officials</title>
    <link href="http://albanyherald.com/Main.asp?SectionID=5&amp;amp;SubSectionID=34&amp;amp;ArticleID=5946" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933637</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Herald On-line</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Their vote on HR 3200 will be the biggest indicator we can find. What about it voters? If this bill is passed, don&amp;#39;t you think we should push a bill through ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://albanyherald.com/Main.asp?SectionID=5&amp;amp;SubSectionID=34&amp;amp;ArticleID=5946&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is the Congressional Research Service Making &amp;#39;False Claims&amp;#39; Too ...</title>
    <link href="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NTk1ODA5MmM5MjY5ODU5ZGI1ZGNmZTFjODMyNTdmNTU=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933636</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online Blogs</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to CRS: &amp;quot;Under HR 3200, a &amp;#39;Health Insurance Exchange&amp;#39; would begin operation in 2013 and would offer private plans alongside a public option&#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NTk1ODA5MmM5MjY5ODU5ZGI1ZGNmZTFjODMyNTdmNTU=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Healthcare reform erode state sovereignty?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-3678-Baltimore-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Will-Healthcare-reform-erode-state-sovereignty" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933635</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The HR 3200 bill hasn&amp;#39;t even addressed this question of state&amp;#39;s rights on this issue. It&amp;#39;s no coincidence that the states with the highest liberal agendas ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-3678-Baltimore-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Will-Healthcare-reform-erode-state-sovereignty&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 1000 attend Marshall&amp;#39;s town hall meeting</title>
    <link href="http://www.macon.com/hp/story/820855.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933634</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Macon Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Jim Marshall, D-Ga., was undecided on HR 3200. Marshall has stated that he is against the bill as it stands. WARNER ROBINS &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The debate on health care was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macon.com/hp/story/820855.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8401390" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5933633</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He was not worried about the healthcare bill, convinced HR 3200 won&amp;#39;t pass because of the public option: You can&amp;#39;t just destroy free enterprise and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=8401390&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Gordon addresses health reform supporters, critics at town ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090825/NEWS02/908250357/-1/NEWS01/Rep.+Gordon+addresses+health+reform+supporters++critics+at+town+hall+meeting" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5928309</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tennessean</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;HR 3200 still has 90 amendments. The way it is now, I would not support it.&amp;quot; The crowd, however, was roaring before he could finish his reply. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090825/NEWS02/908250357/-1/NEWS01/Rep.+Gordon+addresses+health+reform+supporters++critics+at+town+hall+meeting&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Letters</title>
    <link href="http://www.postindependent.com/article/20090825/VALLEYNEWS/908259985/1021" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5928306</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Glenwood Springs Post Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In reference to Connie Hollenbeck&amp;#39;s letter regarding HR 3200, she is correct that we should all read the health care bill, but in doing so, please read the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.postindependent.com/article/20090825/VALLEYNEWS/908259985/1021&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=652150" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5948787</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sheboygan Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act and the House health care reform bill, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; both known as Obamacare as they enjoy the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=652150&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=657860" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5944492</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sheboygan Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act and the House health care reform bill, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; both known as Obamacare as they enjoy the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=657860&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=10933" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5944450</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sheboygan Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act and the House health care reform bill, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; both known as Obamacare as they enjoy the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=10933&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/healthcare/la-et-onthemedia26-2009aug26,0,4419688.column" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5938754</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The penalty for violating the mandate will be a sizable new tax (2.5 percent of gross income in HR 3200), or garnishing your wages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/healthcare/la-et-onthemedia26-2009aug26,0,4419688.column&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5394.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5933638</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sheboygan Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act and the House health care reform bill, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; both known as Obamacare as they enjoy the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5394.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5349.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928308</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sheboygan Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act and the House health care reform bill, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; both known as Obamacare as they enjoy the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5349.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/24/gvl10824.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928307</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The penalty for violating the mandate will be a sizable new tax (2.5 percent of gross income in HR 3200), or garnishing your wages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/24/gvl10824.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Courtney hosts health care teleconference</title>
    <link href="http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x1886180146/Courtney-hosts-health-care-teleconference" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928286</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Norwich Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He believes HR 3200 provides that. &#226;&#8364;&#339;I would not make the public option the litmus test,&#226;&#8364;* Courtney said. &#226;&#8364;&#339;What should apply is that at the end of the day ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x1886180146/Courtney-hosts-health-care-teleconference&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 1000 attend town hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.macon.com/197/story/820855.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928285</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Macon Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Her group also took the time to educate people on HR 3200, which is in line with the Obama administration&amp;#39;s goal of reducing health-care costs, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macon.com/197/story/820855.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Emotions run high as Roe hosts town hall on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9016307" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928284</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kingsport Times News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As a visual aid, he brought along a copy of HR 3200, the health care bill currently under consideration in the US House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9016307&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/state_regional/state_regional_govtpolitics/article/HEAL25_20090824-214807/288088/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928283</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The HR 3200 bill is debatable in terms of its capacity to help alleviate these economic challenges. Federal access to individual health records, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/state_regional/state_regional_govtpolitics/article/HEAL25_20090824-214807/288088/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tanner takes part in park Q&amp;amp;A session</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=30604" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5928282</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Weakley County Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tanner noted HR 3200 has been assessed by three different committees and has not yet been &#226;&#8364;&#339;put back together&#226;&#8364;* in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=30604&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reality Check: Abortion Enters Health Care Debate</title>
    <link href="http://wcco.com/health/abortion.health.care.2.1142418.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5927003</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WCCO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...won't ever subsidize abortions.  That's Reality Check.  To check the resources for this Reality Check, click on the links below.  H.R.3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009  Hyde Amendment  Abortion Amendment To Health Care Bill  Abortio&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wcco.com/health/abortion.health.care.2.1142418.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/24/ahip-townhall-lobby/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5927001</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The penalty for violating the mandate will be a sizable new tax (2.5 percent of gross income in HR 3200), or garnishing your wages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/24/ahip-townhall-lobby/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Morning Bell: Myths and Facts about Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/24/morning-bell-myths-and-facts-about-obamacare/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926948</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The issue is enforcement and the provisions in HR 3200 are completely inadequate to ensure that illegal immigrants do not illegally obtain health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/24/morning-bell-myths-and-facts-about-obamacare/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care meeting earns a C-plus</title>
    <link href="http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090824/OPINION/908240313" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926947</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Visalia Times-Delta</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nunes and staff should get credit, though, for attempting to run an efficient, information-minded meeting that would explain the complexities of HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090824/OPINION/908240313&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TRUTH TEST: Would reform lead to more breast cancer deaths?</title>
    <link href="http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=121925&amp;amp;catid=188" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926946</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>9NEWS.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives versions of health care reform (HR 3200) have a so-called public option which they believe &amp;quot;is critical to controlling costs, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=121925&amp;amp;catid=188&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2009/08/the_heinrich_maneuver" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926945</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNM Daily Lobo</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The meeting addressed concerns about America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, or HR 3200, a bill that aims to reform the nation&amp;#39;s health care system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2009/08/the_heinrich_maneuver&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mailbag: The most sensible plan (Aug. 24)</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2009/08/24/news/opinion/7edi07_parker082409.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926944</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Democrat Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Unlike HR 3200, HR 676 relieves employers of the responsibility for funding medical insurance. Small businesses will be able to hire more workers or pay ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2009/08/24/news/opinion/7edi07_parker082409.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>But...it&amp;#39;s not in the bill!</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Butits-not-in-the-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926943</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Often times, when conservatives raise a complaint about HR 3200 (in its various iterations), liberals point to the document and cry, &#226;&#8364;&#339;It&amp;#39;s not in the bill! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20147-Schuylkill-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Butits-not-in-the-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5390.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926942</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sheboygan Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act and the House health care reform bill, HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; both known as Obamacare as they enjoy the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5390.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TN-05: This is how Cooper supports the public option</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/24/771745/-TN-05:-This-is-how-Cooper-supports-the-public-option" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926941</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The main House legislation, HR 3200, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, has been amended in different ways by the three House committees of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/24/771745/-TN-05:-This-is-how-Cooper-supports-the-public-option&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CheckPoint HR to hold info session on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.njbiz.com/article.asp?aID=79007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926940</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NJBIZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Holt is scheduled to open up the forum with a detailed presentation to follow on health reform and HR-3200. Patrick Carragher, CheckPoint&amp;#39;s vice president ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.njbiz.com/article.asp?aID=79007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article7962.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926939</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Western Standard- Shotgun Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Enter HR 3200 (a decent summary of the salient features of the bill can be found here. Ezra Klein&amp;#39;s sympathetic summary is here.) In its current form, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article7962.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An alternative to HR 3200 and Social Security--Galveston County!</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17004-Dallas-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m8d24-An-alternative-to-HR-3200-and-Social-SecurityGalveston-County" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5926938</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I did a piece a couple of weeks ago about the Galveston County, Texas Social Security opt out plan and it&amp;#39;s possible ramifications for the present health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17004-Dallas-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m8d24-An-alternative-to-HR-3200-and-Social-SecurityGalveston-County&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dave Gorak: System wouldn&amp;#39;t check citizenship status</title>
    <link href="http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_5c95a600-8ecb-11de-9957-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5923049</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Crosse Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Kind (and the Democratic leadership) are telling constituents during town hall meetings - the US House&amp;#39;s health care bill (HR 3200) contains no language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_5c95a600-8ecb-11de-9957-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_420625.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5923047</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNM Daily Lobo</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The meeting addressed concerns about America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, or HR 3200, a bill that aims to reform the nation&amp;#39;s health care system ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_420625.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009716159_daschle23.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5928287</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since several bills are in the different houses of Congress, the final version has yet to be written, but farthest along is the Democrat-sponsored HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009716159_daschle23.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/24/analysis_health_overhaul_tactics_need_overhaul" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5927002</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Medical News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Republicans, conservative commentators and boisterous activists at congressional town hall meetings condemned the provision, Section 1233 of HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/24/analysis_health_overhaul_tactics_need_overhaul&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://portfolio.com/industry-news/health-care/2009/08/24/medicare-cost-disparities-challenge-health-care-system" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5923048</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Medical News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Republicans, conservative commentators and boisterous activists at congressional town hall meetings condemned the provision, Section 1233 of HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://portfolio.com/industry-news/health-care/2009/08/24/medicare-cost-disparities-challenge-health-care-system&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will health care be hijacked?</title>
    <link href="http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4138" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5923046</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workday Minnesota</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The truth: HR 3200 includes a provision, supported by the AARP, to offer senior citizens access to a professional medical counselor for information on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4138&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Etheridge Health Care Reform Interview (Full Version)</title>
    <link href="http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3431783" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920659</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>istockAnalyst.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
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HERALD: Regarding the health insurance reform you and your colleagues will vote on soon -- HR 3200. The proposed legislation contains language that would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3431783&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/23/lieberman_says_many_health_care_changes_can_wait" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920658</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since several bills are in the different houses of Congress, the final version has yet to be written, but farthest along is the Democrat-sponsored HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/23/lieberman_says_many_health_care_changes_can_wait&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End-of-life care provision stirs angst in health reform debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/24/prsa0824.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920657</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Medical News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Republicans, conservative commentators and boisterous activists at congressional town hall meetings condemned the provision, Section 1233 of HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/24/prsa0824.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editor&amp;#39;s Inbox</title>
    <link href="http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2009/08/23/opinion/letters/doc4a906a4d3fc87628581221.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920633</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mason City Globe Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The scare is based on a misinterpretation of proposed Section 1233 of HR 3200. (HR 3200 is one of the bills being considered by Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2009/08/23/opinion/letters/doc4a906a4d3fc87628581221.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 700 attend town hall meeting</title>
    <link href="http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090823/NEWS01/908230316/1079/news01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920632</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Iowa City Press Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 calls for caps on out-of-pocket expenses and prevents discrimination based on preexisting conditions, he said to applause from many in the crowd. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090823/NEWS01/908230316/1079/news01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/international_politics/obama+attacks+health+debate+aposmythsapos/3317787" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920631</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I&amp;#39;m against much of HR 3200&amp;#39;s language. See page 16, for example. It says that insurance companies cannot enroll new clients after the first day of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/international_politics/obama+attacks+health+debate+aposmythsapos/3317787&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/23/obama-tackles-health-care-reform-rumors/?feat=home_headlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920630</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since several bills are in the different houses of Congress, the final version has yet to be written, but farthest along is the Democrat-sponsored HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/23/obama-tackles-health-care-reform-rumors/?feat=home_headlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gordon provides health reform Q&amp;amp;A</title>
    <link href="http://www.murfreesboropost.com/2009/08/23/gordon-provides-health-reform-q-a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5920629</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Murfreesboro Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
TMP: What has your role been in drafting the House of Representative&amp;#39;s health care reform bill, or HR 3200? Gordon: The Energy and Commerce bill is one of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.murfreesboropost.com/2009/08/23/gordon-provides-health-reform-q-a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jardon: Follow-up visit reveals vital pressure points in health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090823/OPINION/908210352" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5916455</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I&amp;#39;m against much of HR 3200&amp;#39;s language. See page 16, for example. It says that insurance companies cannot enroll new clients after the first day of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090823/OPINION/908210352&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Forty percent of Georgians like Obama healthcare plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Forty-percent-of-Georgians-like-Obama-healthcare-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5916454</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey, forty percent (40%) of likely voters in Georgia favor the Democratic Healthcare plan, HR 3200; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Forty-percent-of-Georgians-like-Obama-healthcare-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time for compromise; stop using scare tactics</title>
    <link href="http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_779190b0-8eb0-11de-b7e1-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5916452</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloomington Pantagraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 contains 1017 pages. In his letter to The Pantagraph, David S. Fry implies that he has read the entire document, and I must take him at his word ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_779190b0-8eb0-11de-b7e1-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Creative health care solutions go unheard</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/essays/2009908230326" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5916451</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I went to Congressman Eric Massa&amp;#39;s town hall meeting in Honeoye Falls to find out what the current bill before Congress &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; would do for our small ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/essays/2009908230326&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>5 Questions about health care reform with Betsy Markey</title>
    <link href="http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20090823/NEWS/908239989/1008/NONE&amp;amp;parentprofile=1001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5916450</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greeley Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
How much are we spending on health care and how much is this plan &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 3200 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; going to cost us in the next five to 10 years? Markey: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Health care costs have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20090823/NEWS/908239989/1008/NONE&amp;amp;parentprofile=1001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Red-hot health care reform issue attracts white-hot responses</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.post-trib.com/davich/2009/08/red-hot-health-care-reform-iss.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5916457</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By Steven C., Merrillville on August 22, 2009 5:09 PM I&amp;#39;m opposed to HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 for two reasons. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.post-trib.com/davich/2009/08/red-hot-health-care-reform-iss.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 700 attend Loebsack health care forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090822/NEWS01/90822001/1079/news01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5916453</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Iowa City Press Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 calls for caps on out-of-pocket expenses and prevents discrimination based on preexisting conditions, he said to applause from many in the crowd. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090822/NEWS01/90822001/1079/news01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Not happy with Boccieri</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-gazette.com/news/simple_article/4653101" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5914180</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ashland Times Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many are now against HR 3200, yet I sense you are in favor of this Bill, even though it&amp;#39;s passing may threaten America as a whole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-gazette.com/news/simple_article/4653101&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>To my fellow seniors: Nobody&amp;#39;s gonna pull the plug on us!</title>
    <link href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13180239" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5914179</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you Google &amp;quot;HR 3200 and .pdf&amp;quot; you can browse the original (pages 424-429). You&amp;#39;ll find it&amp;#39;s not that daunting nor does it contain language that even ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13180239&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ALA Rallies Against Obama&amp;#39;s Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://centralillinoisproud.com/content/fulltext/?cid=74031" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5914152</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Central Illinois Proud</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Currently the House is looking at President Obama&amp;#39;s proposed HR 3200 bill, or America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. And here&amp;#39;s why members of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://centralillinoisproud.com/content/fulltext/?cid=74031&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/22/eveningnews/main5259632.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5914149</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contra Costa Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now come President Barack Obama and lock-step Democrat legislators, with a first-cut 10-year CBO markup of $1.6 trillion for what has become HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/22/eveningnews/main5259632.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Northeast Ohio Health and Medical Consumer News</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/health/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living-0/125092999571550.xml&amp;amp;coll=2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5914148</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here are a few you can check out: Interested in reading projections on what HR 3200 will cost? Take a look at the Congressional Budget Office&amp;#39;s preliminary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/health/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living-0/125092999571550.xml&amp;amp;coll=2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Readers&amp;#39; Forum: Health care on life support under Democrats</title>
    <link href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/columns/ci_13178066" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5908193</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contra Costa Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now come President Barack Obama and lock-step Democrat legislators, with a first-cut 10-year CBO markup of $1.6 trillion for what has become HR 3200, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.contracostatimes.com/columns/ci_13178066&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.finance-commerce.com/article.cfm/2009/08/20/US-House-Dems-on-fishing-expedition-insurance-industry-says" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5908190</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This is the House committee that fashion HR 3200, the Health Care Reform bill. You can read more of the details in the Fox News reports from the link above. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.finance-commerce.com/article.cfm/2009/08/20/US-House-Dems-on-fishing-expedition-insurance-industry-says&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The truth about Medicare &#226;&#8364;&#8220; post healthcare reform</title>
    <link href="http://trueslant.com/rickungar/2009/08/21/the-truth-about-medicare-post-healthcare-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5914150</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>True/Slant</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would pull these reimbursements back to basic Medicare rates over several years. The plans could continue &#226;&#8364;&#8220; but they would not be permitted to cost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trueslant.com/rickungar/2009/08/21/the-truth-about-medicare-post-healthcare-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://coloradostatesman.com/content/991237-cd-5-rep-lamborn-constituents-bond-ire" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5908195</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Colorado Statesman</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Council Chambers by heaving the 1000-page health care bill onto the lectern and unfolding a yellow-lined page of HR 3200 handwritten talking points. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coloradostatesman.com/content/991237-cd-5-rep-lamborn-constituents-bond-ire&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/21/tea-party-organizers-plan-anti-obamacare-rallies-country-saturday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5908191</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>True/Slant</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 would pull these reimbursements back to basic Medicare rates over several years. The plans could continue &#226;&#8364;&#8220; but they would not be permitted to cost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/21/tea-party-organizers-plan-anti-obamacare-rallies-country-saturday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: &amp;#39;Responding to Stanford letter&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2009/08/21/opinion/doc4a8f246ad0f2d700441840.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904208</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Waxahachie Daily Light</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mr. Stanford asked why I have not pushed my party to formalize a plan to counteract HR-3200, the Democrats&amp;#39; health care bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2009/08/21/opinion/doc4a8f246ad0f2d700441840.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Miller: Health care reform will save money, improve care</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/care-27541-miller-health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904171</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Burlington Times News</name>
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The bill, HR 3200, also won&amp;#39;t gut or otherwise endanger Medicare, the federal government&amp;#39;s health care plan for the elderly, as some claim, Miller said. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/care-27541-miller-health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EDITORIAL: Civility, but few answers</title>
    <link href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/opinion/epaper/2009/08/21/a14a_health_edit_0822.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904170</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Palm Beach Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Robert Wexler, D-Boca Raton, claimed that HR 3200 is &amp;quot;paid for without adding one penny to the federal deficit.&amp;quot; Not according to the Congressional Budget ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/opinion/epaper/2009/08/21/a14a_health_edit_0822.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Misspeaking and misinformation</title>
    <link href="http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20090821/ARTICLES/908219957/-1/OPINION?Title=Misspeaking-and-misinformation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904169</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houma Courier</name>
    </author>
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For example, President Obama has said the provision on page 425 of House bill HR 3200, the so-called &#226;&#8364;&#339;death panel&#226;&#8364;* provision, was written by a Republican. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20090821/ARTICLES/908219957/-1/OPINION?Title=Misspeaking-and-misinformation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where to find what the health care reform proposals say: Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/08/where_to_find_what_the_health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904168</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com</name>
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    <content type="html">
Here are a few you can check out: Interested in reading projections on what HR 3200 will cost? Take a look at the Congressional Budget Office&amp;#39;s preliminary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/medical/index.ssf/2009/08/where_to_find_what_the_health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local Republican leader accuses Gordon of &amp;#39;double talk&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20090821/NEWS01/90821029/Local+Republican+leader+accuses+Gordon+of+%E2%80%98double+talk%E2%80%99+" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904166</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tennessean</name>
    </author>
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On July 31, Gordon cast a &#226;&#8364;&#339;yes&#226;&#8364;* vote to advance HR 3200, &#226;&#8364;&#339;The America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&#226;&#8364;* out of the House Energy and Commerce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20090821/NEWS01/90821029/Local+Republican+leader+accuses+Gordon+of+%E2%80%98double+talk%E2%80%99+&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/08/21/Sen-Shaheen-addresses/1250893506.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904165</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>True/Slant</name>
    </author>
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HR 3200 would pull these reimbursements back to basic Medicare rates over several years. The plans could continue &#226;&#8364;&#8220; but they would not be permitted to cost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/08/21/Sen-Shaheen-addresses/1250893506.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Crowd peaceful at Nunes&amp;#39; health-care forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/908210310/1002" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5904164</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Visalia Times-Delta</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Even though the crowd was overwhelmingly supportive of Nunes&amp;#39; position opposing HR 3200, The Affordable Health Choices Act now pending in Congress, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/908210310/1002&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How much will the healthcare bill cost your family?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17881-Phoenix-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m8d21-How-much-will-the-healthcare-bill-cost-your-family" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5900518</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ten more things you need to know about healthcare reform/from CNN. Knowledge is power, read HR 3200 and decide for yourself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17881-Phoenix-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m8d21-How-much-will-the-healthcare-bill-cost-your-family&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massa doing the job he was elected to do</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-leader.com/archive/x1886175328/Massa-doing-the-job-he-was-elected-to-do" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5900517</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corning Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But Massa is sticking to his convictions, which are based on the 47 town hall meetings he&amp;#39;s held and his claims to have read HR 3200 four times. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/archive/x1886175328/Massa-doing-the-job-he-was-elected-to-do&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Slaughter defends opposition to town-hall style meetings</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009908210335" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5900515</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By discussing the bill, HR 3200, over the phone, Slaughter said she can reach as many as 9000 constituents, including those who couldn&amp;#39;t make a meeting or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009908210335&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/53732717.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5900522</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal Times</name>
    </author>
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&amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m against the bill (HR 3200) because of all the ambiguous language. If it gets passed, it will be left up to some agency to interpret. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/53732717.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/20/AR2009082003035.html?hpid=opinionsbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5900520</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
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We also have to tell the defenders of the notorious Section 1233 of HR 3200 that it is not quite as benign as they pretend. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/20/AR2009082003035.html?hpid=opinionsbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/08/us_rep_steve_scalise_blasts_ob.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5900514</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com</name>
    </author>
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Among its other provisions, HR 3200 would create a public insurance plan to compete with private plans, with the &amp;quot;public option&amp;quot; estimated to have premiums ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/08/us_rep_steve_scalise_blasts_ob.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The truth about HR 3200 (Part 1)</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/8/20/1436/-The-truth-about-HR-3200-(Part-1)" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5900513</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
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For the purposes of this discussion the bill we&amp;#39;ll be discussing is HR 3200 as introduced to the House on July 14, 2009. If there have been ammendments that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/8/20/1436/-The-truth-about-HR-3200-(Part-1)&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bowling for Death Panels: Euthanasia Group Behind &amp;quot;End-of-Life ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/aug/09082015.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896251</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
1233) of the &amp;quot;American Affordable Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3200) that would pay doctors and medical professionals to offer &amp;quot;end-of-life&amp;quot; consultations every ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/aug/09082015.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-08-17-voa45.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896250</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Franklin Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Beale read a letter from Eleventh District Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) concerning HR 3200, the &amp;#39;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-08-17-voa45.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/dick_morris_healthcare/2009/08/20/250373.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896249</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Diagram of HR 3200 as analyzed by the staff of Rep. Kevin Brady BC Democrats are justifiably alarmed by many of these provisions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/dick_morris_healthcare/2009/08/20/250373.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Markey forum draws healthy debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20090820/NEWS/908209985/1002/NONE&amp;amp;parentprofile=1001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896208</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greeley Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mitchell told Markey that if she does not vote for a public option in the health care reform bill, HR 3200, she will stop supporting Markey. Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20090820/NEWS/908209985/1002/NONE&amp;amp;parentprofile=1001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who Are the Uninsured?</title>
    <link href="http://www.americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?blog_id=2&amp;amp;id=47616736-3048-741E-8403366034041054" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896207</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>America Magazine (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But that would change with House reform bill HR 3200, which requires everyone to purchase health insurance; one of the goals is universal coverage. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?blog_id=2&amp;amp;id=47616736-3048-741E-8403366034041054&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/17/obama-open-insurance-cooperatives-alternative-government-run-program" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896206</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBS News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At one point a woman, referring to the health care reform bill ( HR 3200 contention that the current health care reform proposals would lead to &amp;quot;Obama&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/17/obama-open-insurance-cooperatives-alternative-government-run-program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/inalameda/detail?&amp;amp;entry_id=45089" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896204</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fremont Bulletin</name>
    </author>
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The congressman heard questions and comments from about two dozen speakers of which only one expressed support for health care reform bill HR 3200 a bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/inalameda/detail?&amp;amp;entry_id=45089&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Forum draws crowd</title>
    <link href="http://www.thefranklinpress.com/articles/2009/08/20/news/02news.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896201</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Franklin Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Beale read a letter from Eleventh District Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) concerning HR 3200, the &amp;#39;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thefranklinpress.com/articles/2009/08/20/news/02news.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Slaughter says town hall meetings are conduit for misinformation</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200990820013" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896199</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By discussing the bill, HR 3200 over the phone, she can reach as many as 9000 constituents, including those who couldn&amp;#39;t make a meeting or those who lack ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/200990820013&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Passion evident as tough questions fly</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcalesternews.com/homepage/local_story_232110930.html?keyword=leadpicturestory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896198</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mcalester News Capital</name>
    </author>
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During the meeting, Boren said he read the 1000 page HR 3200 version of the proposed health care overhaul, which resulted in his decision to vote against it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcalesternews.com/homepage/local_story_232110930.html?keyword=leadpicturestory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Manzullo: Health bill is a stealth, single payer-plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.rrstar.com/opinions/x772309102/Manzullo-Health-bill-is-a-stealth-single-payer-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896197</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rockford Register Star</name>
    </author>
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However, HR 3200 may be dead before it&amp;#39;s even voted on in the full House and Senate, Manzullo said. That&amp;#39;s because 100 House liberals won&amp;#39;t support any bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rrstar.com/opinions/x772309102/Manzullo-Health-bill-is-a-stealth-single-payer-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nunes health-care forum a civil affair</title>
    <link href="http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820014/Nunes+health-care+forum+a+civil+affair" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5896196</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Visalia Times-Delta</name>
    </author>
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Even though the crowd was overwhelmingly supportive of Nunes&amp;#39;s position opposing HR 3200, The Affordable Health Choices Act now pending in Congress, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820014/Nunes+health-care+forum+a+civil+affair&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthy turnout: Health care forum draws more than 400 people</title>
    <link href="http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;subsectionID=1&amp;amp;articleID=71549" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5893076</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
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An attorney, Sinema said she read HR 3200, the main bill under consideration, joking she is a &amp;quot;nerd.&amp;quot; Some people in attendance afterward described the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;subsectionID=1&amp;amp;articleID=71549&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/08/perrigo_reports_record_year_wi.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5893075</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greeley Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mitchell told Markey that if she does not vote for a public option in the health care reform bill, HR 3200, she will stop supporting Markey. Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/08/perrigo_reports_record_year_wi.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/19/obama-struggles-strike-health-care-deal-palatable-sides/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5893072</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Diagram of HR 3200 as analyzed by the staff of Rep. Kevin Brady BC Democrats are justifiably alarmed by many of these provisions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/19/obama-struggles-strike-health-care-deal-palatable-sides/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/28/eveningnews/main5194529.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5920660</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/28/eveningnews/main5194529.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/21/politics/washingtonpost/main5257290.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5916456</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/21/politics/washingtonpost/main5257290.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/08/20/ST2009082004499.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5914151</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/08/20/ST2009082004499.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/21/health_push_mired_some_blame_obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5908194</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/08/21/health_push_mired_some_blame_obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_obama_poll.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5904207</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Diagram of HR 3200 as analyzed by the staff of Rep. Kevin Brady BC Democrats are justifiably alarmed by many of these provisions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_obama_poll.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/21/AR2009082100608.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5904167</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Diagram of HR 3200 as analyzed by the staff of Rep. Kevin Brady BC Democrats are justifiably alarmed by many of these provisions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/21/AR2009082100608.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/08/scratching_at_the_blue_dogs_do.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5900523</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dothan Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Boyd brought with him his copy of HR 3200, the best- known health care bill of the five that are currently moving through the House and Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/08/scratching_at_the_blue_dogs_do.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.gambling911.com/politics/health-care-reform-be-defeated-says-betting-market-082009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5900519</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gambling911.com/politics/health-care-reform-be-defeated-says-betting-market-082009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.jcfloridan.com/jcf/news/local/article/boyd_meets_with_marianna/88131/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5896253</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dothan Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Boyd brought with him his copy of HR 3200, the best- known health care bill of the five that are currently moving through the House and Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.jcfloridan.com/jcf/news/local/article/boyd_meets_with_marianna/88131/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=16890" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5896203</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are not only being forced fed a Bill (HR 3200) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; but sold a&#226;&#8364;* bill of goods&#226;&#8364;* in the way it is worded. It is &#226;&#8364;&#339;bait and switch&#226;&#8364;* or the old shell game. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=16890&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081904125.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5896200</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081904125.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3200: America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: A summary</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-1504-Economic-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d19-HR-3200-Americas-Affordable-Health-Choices-Act-of-2009-A-summary" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5896195</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Most of us don&amp;#39;t have time to read the 1017 pages of the full health care reform House bill, so here is a summary by Moheb Ghali, an economist and Vice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-1504-Economic-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d19-HR-3200-Americas-Affordable-Health-Choices-Act-of-2009-A-summary&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.rantrave.com/Rant/Blessed-Are-The-Poor.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893074</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Times-Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Not surprisingly, HR 3200 (America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of &amp;#39;09) fails to address tort reform. Why does this matter? Look at some facts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rantrave.com/Rant/Blessed-Are-The-Poor.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President&amp;#39;s Former Campaign Committee Sets Up &#226;&#8364;&#339;Setting the Record ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/08/presidents-former-campaign-committee-sets-up-setting-the-record-straight-page.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893073</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABC News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
She claims the Senate Finance Committee is removing section 1233 from House bill HR 3200. That is untrue. Fascist Hyena you have a good point that health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/08/presidents-former-campaign-committee-sets-up-setting-the-record-straight-page.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1193389.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893071</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Most of us don&amp;#39;t have time to read the 1017 pages of the full health care reform House bill, so here is a summary by Moheb Ghali, an economist and Vice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1193389.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boyd meets with Marianna</title>
    <link href="http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/local/article/boyd_meets_with_marianna/88139/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893047</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dothan Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Boyd brought with him his copy of HR 3200, the best- known health care bill of the five that are currently moving through the House and Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/local/article/boyd_meets_with_marianna/88139/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Readers&amp;#39; Forum: Aug. 20, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.tribstar.com/letters/local_story_231202030.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893046</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Terre Haute Tribune Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Understanding the opposition to the Health Care Bill (HR 3200) is actually rather easy and can be achieved using bipartisan support. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tribstar.com/letters/local_story_231202030.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=16892" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893044</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Most of us don&amp;#39;t have time to read the 1017 pages of the full health care reform House bill, so here is a summary by Moheb Ghali, an economist and Vice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=16892&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest column: Health care reform package flawed</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonville.com/opinion/letters_from_readers/2009-08-19/story/guest_column_health_care_reform_package_flawed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5888019</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Times-Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Not surprisingly, HR 3200 (America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of &amp;#39;09) fails to address tort reform. Why does this matter? Look at some facts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonville.com/opinion/letters_from_readers/2009-08-19/story/guest_column_health_care_reform_package_flawed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Manzullo explains health reform stance, takes questions</title>
    <link href="http://www.rrstar.com/news/x772309230/Manzullo-explains-his-stance-takes-questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5888017</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rockford Register Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Manzullo concedes that legislative reforms are necessary because the cost of basic health care has skyrocketed but said HR 3200 is full of jargon and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rrstar.com/news/x772309230/Manzullo-explains-his-stance-takes-questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/Top-story.asp?ID=11448" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5888016</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canon City Daily Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;I truly believe HR-3200 is not the solution.&#226;&#8364;* Lamborn is one of a contingency of congressional representatives who are blanketing the country and hosting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/Top-story.asp?ID=11448&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/19/eveningnews/main5253773.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5888015</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/19/eveningnews/main5253773.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Special Report: Health care Reform: Hello Government Directed ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=34285" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5888014</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contrary to the President&amp;#39;s recent declaration that &amp;#39;we are not going to pull the plug on Grandma,&amp;#39; the language of HR 3200 would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=34285&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ncregister.com/daily/obama_health-care_session_leaves_abortion_question_unsettled/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5888012</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Most of us don&amp;#39;t have time to read the 1017 pages of the full health care reform House bill, so here is a summary by Moheb Ghali, an economist and Vice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ncregister.com/daily/obama_health-care_session_leaves_abortion_question_unsettled/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Video: Rep. Jesse Jackson hosts town hall on health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/16772/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887973</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>People&amp;#39;s Weekly World</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... union&#226;&#8364;* that features comprehensive health care for all will be an ongoing fight, even after passage of HR 3200, the House version of health care reform. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/16772/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boyd gets an earful as Mayo weighs in on healthcare reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/mayo/local_story_231104110.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887972</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suwannee Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He then held up HR 3200, one of the bills under consideration in Congress, and said, &amp;quot;I will not support the bill in the form its in now. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/mayo/local_story_231104110.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/bio2923.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887971</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Section 1233 of HR 3200, the House bill that facilitates a government takeover of America&amp;#39;s health care system, has recently come under fire for including ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/bio2923.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Must Include a National Surgical Device ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-moskowitz/health-care-reform-must-i_b_263460.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887970</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For example, Section V of HR 3200 will change patient safety requirements on surgical device manufacturers by expressly calling for a national registry of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-moskowitz/health-care-reform-must-i_b_263460.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Q&amp;amp;A with Tracy Miller on SJL&amp;#39;s infamous town hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17004-Dallas-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m8d19-QA-with-Tracy-Miller-on-SJLs-infamous-town-hall" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887966</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now this, according to Miller, was after Mayer made several comments after and during questions from individuals in opposition to HR 3200. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17004-Dallas-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m8d19-QA-with-Tracy-Miller-on-SJLs-infamous-town-hall&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RNC perpetuates &amp;#39;death panels&amp;#39; rumor</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/08/19/2037206.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887964</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As for the health care bills themselves, the House&amp;#39;s HR 3200 sets up a center to conduct and gather such research within the Agency for Healthcare Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/08/19/2037206.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2009685309_guest19rose.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887962</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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We are not only being forced fed a Bill (HR 3200) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; but sold a&#226;&#8364;* bill of goods&#226;&#8364;* in the way it is worded. It is &#226;&#8364;&#339;bait and switch&#226;&#8364;* or the old shell game. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2009685309_guest19rose.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Internal Revenue Service to Be New Health Care Enforcer</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesboro.biz/News/394/Internal-Revenue-Service-to-Be-New-Health-Care-Enforcer.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887961</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Statesboro Business News</name>
    </author>
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I say if congress forces HR 3200 on us, that they should have to use it as well just like rest of us. As they say &#226;&#8364;&#339;what&amp;#39;s good for the goose is good for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesboro.biz/News/394/Internal-Revenue-Service-to-Be-New-Health-Care-Enforcer.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nunes to host health-care reform meeting</title>
    <link href="http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090819/NEWS01/908190319/1002/NEWS01/Nunes-to-host-health-care-reform-meeting" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887960</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Visalia Times-Delta</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nunes said he and his staff will review and discuss the details of HR 3200, one of the health-care proposals in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090819/NEWS01/908190319/1002/NEWS01/Nunes-to-host-health-care-reform-meeting&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poll: Majority of Americans Say No Health Care Reform Better than ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=52750" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887959</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
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When respondents were asked whether it would be better to pass the current bill working its way through Congress, HR 3200, or do nothing at all this year, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=52750&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protester at health care forum responds to Dingell</title>
    <link href="http://www.freep.com/article/20090819/NEWS15/90819040/1320/Protester-at-health-care-forum-responds-to-Dingell" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5887958</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Detroit Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I received your letter last week which included the &amp;quot;Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to HR 3200 offered by Mr. Pallone. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freep.com/article/20090819/NEWS15/90819040/1320/Protester-at-health-care-forum-responds-to-Dingell&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voters want health care reform, Kirkpatrick says</title>
    <link href="http://prescottdailycourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;subsectionID=1&amp;amp;articleID=71503" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5880288</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sun Shopper</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kirkpatrick refused to say whether she supports the House of Representatives&amp;#39; main health care reform bill, HR 3200, noting that a final version is not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescottdailycourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;subsectionID=1&amp;amp;articleID=71503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.zimbio.com/Eric+Massa/articles/Yi1Qq-HxzQ2/Eric+Massa+NY+Vows+Vote+Single+Payer" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5880286</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Massa said he will not vote for HR 3200, which he said would cost too much money and could shift burdens of cost onto states, even though labor unions, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zimbio.com/Eric+Massa/articles/Yi1Qq-HxzQ2/Eric+Massa+NY+Vows+Vote+Single+Payer&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman grilled: Constituents line up to question Boren</title>
    <link href="http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/local/local_story_231005425.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5880285</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Muskogee Daily Phoenix</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Most of the crowd came to talk about health care reform proposals and were quite vocal in their opposition to HR 3200, the bill now before the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/local/local_story_231005425.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2009/08/sorry_seniors_but_the_pols_are.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5900521</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oddly, she left out the part where the senator says HR 3200 &amp;quot;does not necessarily&amp;quot; support the idea that &amp;quot;each life must be cherished and regarded with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2009/08/sorry_seniors_but_the_pols_are.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/21/obama-guarantee-health-care-reform-passage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5900516</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the leading proposal out of the gate for health care reform in this session of Congress, the House bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/21/obama-guarantee-health-care-reform-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://stevemaloneygop.blogspot.com/2009/08/revealing-pictures-gwb-obama-palin.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5896254</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oddly, she left out the part where the senator says HR 3200 &amp;quot;does not necessarily&amp;quot; support the idea that &amp;quot;each life must be cherished and regarded with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevemaloneygop.blogspot.com/2009/08/revealing-pictures-gwb-obama-palin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/obamas-health-care-mistake/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5896248</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the leading proposal out of the gate for health care reform in this session of Congress, the House bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/obamas-health-care-mistake/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://stevemaloneygop.blogspot.com/2009/08/palin-blocks-obamas-death-panel.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5896202</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oddly, she left out the part where the senator says HR 3200 &amp;quot;does not necessarily&amp;quot; support the idea that &amp;quot;each life must be cherished and regarded with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevemaloneygop.blogspot.com/2009/08/palin-blocks-obamas-death-panel.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6056977/Obama-to-abandon-bipartisan-health-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5893045</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the leading proposal out of the gate for health care reform in this session of Congress, the House bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6056977/Obama-to-abandon-bipartisan-health-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2009/08/ive_got_a_creepy_feeling_sarah.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5888018</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oddly, she left out the part where the senator says HR 3200 &amp;quot;does not necessarily&amp;quot; support the idea that &amp;quot;each life must be cherished and regarded with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2009/08/ive_got_a_creepy_feeling_sarah.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6802128.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5888013</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the leading proposal out of the gate for health care reform in this session of Congress, the House bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6802128.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gregg to speak on health care in Salem, Portsmouth</title>
    <link href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Gregg+to+speak+on+health+care+in+Salem%2C+Portsmouth&amp;amp;articleId=7c4ba68b-e89e-49e5-aa1b-462211f314dd" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5887967</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Any questions that were supportive of HR 3200 got applauses and unlimited time while anyone critiqing the bill was booed and allowed mere seconds. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Gregg+to+speak+on+health+care+in+Salem%2C+Portsmouth&amp;amp;articleId=7c4ba68b-e89e-49e5-aa1b-462211f314dd&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats&amp;#39; plan is no cure-all</title>
    <link href="http://www.reflector.com/opinion/democrats-plan-is-no-cure-all-781703.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5887965</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenville Daily Reflector</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As part of these conversations, I have shared my view that HR 3200, the health-care legislation currently advocated by the US House of Representatives&amp;#39; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reflector.com/opinion/democrats-plan-is-no-cure-all-781703.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/08/17/2009-08-17_its_obama_theyre_after.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5887963</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oddly, she left out the part where the senator says HR 3200 &amp;quot;does not necessarily&amp;quot; support the idea that &amp;quot;each life must be cherished and regarded with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/08/17/2009-08-17_its_obama_theyre_after.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Suspect Sought in Missing Child Investigation</title>
    <link href="http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/53568162.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5880269</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSAZ-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Posted By: Keith: Has anyone else noticed the not so subtle things being said over the weekend about HR 3200, the Government Ran Healthcare Takeover Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/53568162.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DeFazio&amp;#39;s CJ town hall crowd large, mostly civil</title>
    <link href="http://www.illinois-valley-news.com/archive/2009/08/19/story-defazio.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5880268</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Illinois Valley News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3200 already has been modified by three separate House committees, DeFazio said, adding that he anticipates more changes being made. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.illinois-valley-news.com/archive/2009/08/19/story-defazio.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/18/obama-rethinking-health-care-pitch/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5880267</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the leading proposal out of the gate for health care reform in this session of Congress, the House bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/18/obama-rethinking-health-care-pitch/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Woman Killed in Scioto County House Fire; Name Released</title>
    <link href="http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/53556052.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878249</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSAZ-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Posted By: Keith: Has anyone else noticed the not so subtle things being said over the weekend about HR 3200, the Government Ran Healthcare Takeover Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/53556052.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nunes to hold health care meeting</title>
    <link href="http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090818/NEWS01/90818016/Nunes+to+hold+health+care+meeting" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878247</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Visalia Times-Delta</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nunes said he and his staff will review and discuss the details of HR 3200, one of the health-care proposals in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090818/NEWS01/90818016/Nunes+to+hold+health+care+meeting&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8341229&amp;amp;page=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878246</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As the leading proposal out of the gate for health care reform in this session of Congress, the House bill (HR 3200, America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8341229&amp;amp;page=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bankrupt Medicare to be Burdened With $Billions More for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/08-18-2009/0005079432&amp;amp;EDATE=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878206</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
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The &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act,&amp;quot; HR 3200, Section 1221 (b) says Medicare health care providers that fail to &amp;quot;substantially provide language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&amp;amp;STORY=/www/story/08-18-2009/0005079432&amp;amp;EDATE=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sessions Ranchview town hall target of major MoveOn.org effort</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17004-Dallas-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Sessions-Ranchview-town-hall-target-of-major-MoveOnorg-effort" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878205</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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&amp;quot;Ben&amp;#39;s&amp;quot; last post mentioned that the overwhelming amount of attendees were in support of HR 3200 and the public option, which would be a first in the entire ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17004-Dallas-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Sessions-Ranchview-town-hall-target-of-major-MoveOnorg-effort&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/08/the-murky-waters-of-abortion-in-health-care-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878204</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The San Francisco Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I then found a copy of the House bill, HR 3200, in PDF-file format. I then searched the electronic file of the bill using either the exact term for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/08/the-murky-waters-of-abortion-in-health-care-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How about reading the Constitution?</title>
    <link href="http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/how_about_reading_the_constitution/41553/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878203</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Culpeper Star Exponent</name>
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Another document that is relevant to the health care discussion besides HR 3200 (America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009) is the US Constitution. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/how_about_reading_the_constitution/41553/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Told you so: Dems slither away from health care to save skins</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16307-Midland-County-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Told-you-so--Dems-slither-away-from-health-care-to-save-skins" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5878202</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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Well, yours truly predicted the real motivation behind the delay in passing President Obama&amp;#39;s aggressive health care overhaul bill (HR 3200 and some twenty ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16307-Midland-County-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Told-you-s