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Obama Rips Into 'Dishonest' Insurers

Calls them out for 'deceptive' advertising in weekly address

By Kate Schwartz,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – President Obama ripped into insurers today, admonishing them for attempting to derail his health care initiative with "deceptive and dishonest" advertising. “The insurance industry is rolling out the big guns and breaking open their massive war chest to marshal their forces for one last fight to save the status quo,” he said in his weekly radio address. But Obama also pointed to widespread support, giving an air of inevitability to reform, notes Roll Call.

“A broad and growing coalition of doctors and nurses, workers and businesses, hospitals and even drug companies—folks who represent different parties and perspectives, including leading Democrats and many leading Republicans—recognize the urgency of action,” Obama said. Still, he cautioned supporters to not grow overly confident. “This is not the time to pat ourselves on the back. This is not the time to grow complacent. There are still significant details and disagreements to be worked out in the coming weeks.”

If you're an insurer, Obama would like to give you a piece of his mind.
If you're an insurer, Obama would like to give you a piece of his mind.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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thejoint00
Oct 18, 2009 8:58 AM CDT
it is a long and grueling battle of the president vs. the people but who will come out on top. the subordinate has overturned the tides and will crush the legitimacy of the other. the president cries out for mercy in a way that the fifth dentist does not support your brand of tooth paste. he is begging like a strved puppy for this health care to pass.
thejoint00
Oct 18, 2009 8:46 AM CDT
I really wish that Obama would start somewhere and STAY. when it comes to solid political views the guy is like a metronome.
cornelison
Oct 18, 2009 7:50 AM CDT
Any Democrat who is paid off by the health insurance companies c an be challenged in a primary. Americans have a choice.

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