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Cures for the Health-Care Headache: Obama.(Health; CAMPAIGN 2008)(Barack Obama)

Article from: Newsweek Article date: November 03, 2008

The Democrat's plan would mean more government programs and between 26 million and 34 million more people with health insurance. Opponents say it would also mean higher health-care costs.

'Now is the time to keep the promise of affordable, accessible health care.'

--Barack Obama

INSURANCE

* Bare minimums: Private insurance would mostly stay the same, but for one thing: it'd be available through a national "exchange" that would set a minimum level of benefits. Some subsidies would be available for low-income buyers.

* A new deal: In addition to current plans, ...

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Anti-Bubba: Is Obama's Bod Un-American?

Posted Aug 1, 08 4:42 PM CDT in Politics 

Anti-Bubba: Is Obama's Bod Un-American?
Source: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

(Newser) – No matter how long the 2008 campaign drags on, we'll never see Barack Obama as we did Bill Clinton in 1992: drenched in sweat and jogging into a McDonald's. Obama's fit—skinny, even—and a bit of a gym rat. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the notion of presidential fitness and wonders if the typical American might find a "beanpole guy," as one voter described him, a little alienating.

"He needs to put some meat on his bones,” says a female Hillary Clinton supporter in Texas. Unlike John McCain, who has a weakness for Butterfingers, jelly beans, and Dunkin’ Donuts, Obama prefers protein bars. His daughter even called him out for lacking a sweet tooth. “Everybody should like ice cream," she said.

More about:  Barack Obama • John McCain • health • Bill Clinton • obesity • McDonald's • junk food • Dunkin' Donuts • ice cream

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New York Times New York Times Nov 3, 08 10:43 AM CST
(Newser) - Though well aware of the enormous weight that might be about to descend on him, Barack Obama is keeping it cool, Jeff Zeleny writes in the New York Times . As the campaign enters its final frantic hours, the Democrat is talking basketball and reading about Afghanistan, hitting the gym at 6 am and sending emails at 1 am. More »

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Campaigns Call in Big Guns for Final Fireworks Shows

Obama gets Clintons, Gore; McCain counters with Schwarzenegger, Giuliani

New York Times New York Times Oct 31, 08 5:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - In the final days of the presidential campaign, the candidates are ramping up their schedules and bringing in their parties’ big names to motivate voters, the New York Times reports. John McCain, in addition to sending running mate Sarah Palin on a grueling two-day sprint across the country, has enlisted the help of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rudolph Giuliani. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • John McCain • Hillary Clinton • Sarah Palin • Bill Clinton • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Al Gore • Rudolph Giuliani

From Sickbed, Kennedy Crafts Health Plan

Bipartisan effort includes industry; goal is universal coverage

Washington Times Washington Times Oct 24, 08 3:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Even as he undergoes cancer treatment, Ted Kennedy is coordinating bipartisan meetings with colleagues and lobbyists in an effort to produce health care legislation that includes universal coverage, the Washington Times reports. The meetings—involving labor unions, insurers, drug companies, and hospitals—“are a testament to how people feel about him,” said a GOP senatorial aide. Kennedy has called universal care "the cause of my life." More »

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