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Michelle Pushes for Health Reform

First lady makes case for overhaul in personal terms

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(Newser) – Michelle Obama rejoined the push for health care reform today, making the administration's case in an event at the White House and an online video message. Speaking with Jill Biden at a gathering for breast cancer survivors, Obama decried the fact that patients can’t get insurance because cancer in remission is considered a pre-existing condition.

“If you've already fought cancer you shouldn't have to also financial insurance companies to get the coverage you need,” the first lady said, pointing out that the legislation before Congress would ban coverage denials based on pre-existing conditions, MSNBC reports. In the video, released today, Obama framed the debate in more personal terms than her husband has, making the case that reform "is about ensuring that everyone in this country can care for their families."

First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a breast cancer awareness event in the First Lady's Garden at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a breast cancer awareness event in the First Lady's Garden at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a breast cancer awareness event in the First Lady's Garden at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a breast cancer awareness event in the First Lady's Garden at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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There are people in this country who have breast cancer, but don't even know it because they can't afford a mammogram. This is not acceptable in this country.
- Michelle Obama

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Guava_Jelly
Oct 23, 09 4:50 PM CDT
Yes, hopefully the MSNBC proclaimed "secret weapon" can make the push for Health Care (PO) so Michelle can be proud to be an AMERICAN for the 2nd time in her life!!! Reply
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jbcorny
Oct 23, 09 4:52 PM CDT
if youre going to try to dis her you should at least get her quote right.
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DeniseVB
Oct 23, 09 5:11 PM CDT
Michelle is her own worst enemy as she speaks of "sacrifices" with a the largest personal staff in First Lady history. Just not connecting with we peons who can't afford hula hoops and Jimmy Cho's. Oh wait, and military families. Remember them Mechelle ? Reply
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Rocket448
Oct 23, 09 5:24 PM CDT
I can't keep silent in the face of your continuing bitter resentfulness, denise. Of course Michelle knows about sacrifices, look at her family history. Denise, shame on you for calling Mrs. Obama on the size of her staff now that she's First Lady. What do you know about it? There's no way you're ever going to be in her position, so get over it. I have confidence that Mrs. Obama, who at one point recently in her life was Vice-President for Community and External affairs, a post she was hired for due to her extensive experience with the poor of Chicago. She's the most accomplished first lady - ever - and her insights and her empathy are both very important to hear during the health care discussion.
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ultramarine13
Oct 23, 09 5:35 PM CDT
You mean like how Bush and Cheney sacrificed and implored everyone to do so as well to support the troops?
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