President Obama Visits Ohio to Make a Final Pitch for Health Care Reform

Posted Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Featured on Episode 24 of the 2009-2010 season

President Obama headed to Ohio this week to launch what could be a make-or-break week for health care reform. In a rally in Strongsville, not far from Cleveland, the President rolled up his sleeves and made a final pitch for reform ahead of a vote expected in the House of Representatives this week. House Democratic leaders are trying to get support for the version of the health bill passed in the Senate back in December. Some Democrats say the bill doesn't do enough. Republicans promise to do what they can to defeat the bill. Sandra Endo is in Washington with the latest.

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Ariel Bryant 12:19 AM 3/20/10

Wow! First I wanted to thank you for putting my letter on your website.Next Ican’t believe Obama came to Ohio! I’m realy siked to see if every thing works out. I know that Obama is going through some tough times with this whole health care thing so i want to wish him good luck and i wanted to wish luck for the needy in Haiti and every where else gets the coverage they need. See ya! Bye Newsdepth!

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