speechifying

[carneggy]

President Obama came and spoke to the AMA House of Delegates about his healthcare reform plans and agendas this morning

Comments

[pyropyga]

What triggered the boo round?

[carneggy]

Saying that he was (still) opposed to capping malpractice awards. This wasn't news, really, and thus the boos were fairly scattershot. Plus that issue was a very minor item compared to the bigger topics being presented.

[firni]

I've noted that the articles I've read about the speech only seem to be focusing on that one item. Oh yeah, "liberal" media.

[violachic]

Do you know if there will be a transcript of the speech available? As someone with chronic health problems and no insurance, I have a vested interest in what the president is saying about health care.

[carneggy]

I don't know, but I'll link to it if it gets posted (I'm sure some media outlet will post one eventually.)

[carneggy]

Here's a link to footage and a transcript.

[violachic]

Fantastic, thanks.

[justphoenix]

I read yesterday the AMA was opposed to Obama's health care plan? (I didn't read it very carefully, cuz it was print journalism :P)

[carneggy]

The AMA has concerns about the potential details about some of his plan's points, but for the most part agrees with the overall aims - and is actively working with Obama (and a couple of other groups) on sorting out the details.