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Obama Admits Mistakes Were Made in Healthcare Debate
By: Donna Gundle-Krieg | Thursday 18 February 2010 21:59 PDT
Obama Admits Mistakes Were Made in Healthcare Debate
What Mistakes Does Obama Think Were Made During the Health Reform Debate?
Obama told ABC's Diane Sawyer that the biggest mistake made during the health reform debate was the confusing manner in which the bill was shaped. Additionally, he admitted that the healthcare debate raised legitimate concerns among both opponents and reporters who didn't understand it.
Obama confessed that he and others were worrying about getting the new health insurance policy right, therefore neglecting the process as a whole.
Transparency, Big Issue During Healthcare Debate
Obama told Sawyer that he would speak at the state of the union address, admit his mistakes, and promise to be more transparent.
He also claimed that the Obama White House is the first in history where there is a record of everyone who comes into his office.
Obama became agitated when Sawyer told him that he ran a campaign on transparency, but does not recognize the person that he has become. Sawyer also suggested that future healthcare debates be broadcast on television.
What Deals Were Made During the Health Reform Debate?
Obama talked about how people were unhappy with the deals made during the healthcare debate, and called these deals "stray cats."
He said that he personally did not make "a bunch of deals" regarding health insurance. He would like to change the deal making in which Congress engaged, but it has been going on for decades.
Citizens and many lawmakers were not happy over these deals. For example, a deal with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) was made as well as deals to various lawmakers for pork in their states in exchange for votes.
Some law makers insist that Obama did make deals of his own with members of the health industry. A House panel will consider a proposal to require Obama to give details of negotiations he made during the health reform debate.
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