Obama's Plea: 'Deliver On Health Care'

President Obama used the power of his bully pulpit Wednesday night to take on critics of his beleaguered health care plan, decrying scare tactics used by opponents and pushing again for a non-profit public insurance option. Full Story »

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by Chelse - Sep. 10, 2009

I do think that this article is an example of quality journalism. NPR is usually pretty objective when it reports stories. They definitely made sure to present the facts about what went on the night of President Obama's speech. Furthermore the article was broken down into various sections looking at the positives and negatives of the president's healthcare speech and plan. They also included quotes and opinions from those who opposed the president's plan. For example when President Obama said that illegal aliens would not receive healthcare Republican representative Joe Wilson shouted out "You Lie." Some publication may have omitted that statement not to cause controversy or they could have blown it way out of proportion to ... More »

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