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Bill Clinton urges Senate Dems to pass health care bill

Yeah, okay... | 1:02 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

We really care what former President Bill Clinton says about health care. The Clintons are like have-been celebrities that need more reality shows and keep coming back. They just won't let it go.

Anne | 1:19 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

I say, if we are going to pass a health care bill, let's be smart about it. Pushing something through just for the sake of getting it done is a huge mistake.

I wonder how the liberals are going to feel when their level of care diminishes under the new health care system. (If passed.) If the government's inability to provide promised swine flu vaccine (only 14% of what was promised,) is any indication of what our government can do, we are all in big trouble.

Cosmo | 1:35 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

Why can't we have a law,that says, former presidents have to shut up, and stay home?

He is not elected to anything now, but he still thinks he is king.

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Anonymous | 2:11 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

vote democrat - its easier than getting a job

Of course | 2:14 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

Of course the health plan is great and will run smoothly. Just like medicare, medicaid, social security, AND more recently the stimulus plans. Those have all been tremendously successful. I mean take the stimulus plans for example, BO said we needed act fast "to prevent unemployment from reaching double digits." Oops - that didnt work quite like he said huh? It's just spend, spend, spend with this guy with no regard for effects such as inflation, incurring $1 Billion in interest DAILY from the stimulus plans, return on investment, or even need. What we need is greater personal accountability than ever, instead of encouraging govt dependency and rewarding failure.

What is happening? | 4:25 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

I don't understand our country anymore! What happened to self reliance? Why are so many Americans willing to live of the efforts of other people? What has happened to self respect and integrity?

Anonymous | 5:19 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE IN AMERICA.

I have a family here in America....

They are so good to me.....

RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS MAKE IT DIFFICULT....

to have families.

Fam’lies can be Happy....

When they are healthy!

That is why we need affordable healthcare,

so everyone can have families.

And avoid Bankruptcy.

Outrageous Healthcare bills are the #1 cause of bankruptcy and Utah is #1 state in Bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy is a HUGE CAUSE of Divorce in America which includes UTAH that destroys families.

We should be Christlike and follow the parable of the good samaritan and provide quality healthcare to all.

Me to Clinton | 5:29 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

Go away

RE: Anonymous | 5:19 p.m. | 5:38 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

So what are you doing PERSONALLY and INDIVIDUALLY to help others?

[tht is what the parable is about]

Do you think you've done your duty if pay a little more taxes?

Anonymous | 5:59 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009

Families in America.

The outrageous healthcare costs in America make it difficult to have families.

How much does it cost to have a baby delivered?

How about health costs raising a child?

The blessing of having families should be extended to everyone including the poor!

We are a large family and need to learn to extend healthcare for those less fortunate that cannot afford the current medical system!

CHANGE IS NEEDED NOW TO VALUE FAMILIES.

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Harry Hamburg, Associated Press

Former President Bill Clinton walks with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., as he arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, to meet with Democratic Senators regarding health care reform.