Highlights in Multimedia Coverage: Health-Care Reform

The Origins of the 'Death Panel'


Despite the fact the idea of death panels doesn't exist in any proposed legislation, the concept has caught fire in the contentious health care debate. The AP looks at where the debate started.

Obama Calls for Civility in Health Care Debate


Trying to put new energy behind his health care plan, President Barack Obama on Tuesday took direct aim at the health insurance industry, promising Americans that 'meddling' bureaucrats should not be determining anyone's care.

Obama Retools Pitch on Health Care Overhaul


Congress reported progress on legislation to overhaul the nation's health care as President Obama introduced a retooled message asserting his plan would protect Americans and limit insurers' power.

Existing Health System Threatens Medicare


President Obama told participants in an online forum on health care that the current system and its skyrocketing costs are a threat to Medicare.

Obama Declares Time to Fix Health Care Is Now


President Barack Obama, facing opposition from his fellow Democrats in Congress over his proposed health care overhaul, asked his critics: 'What's the alternative?'

Obama Vows to Complete Health Care This Year


During a Rose Garden event Monday to introduce Dr. Regina Benjamin as his pick for surgeon general, Obama brushed off doubts and congressional delays.

President: Health Care Status Quo Must Change


Praising and prodding Congress at once, President Barack Obama said a vast reform of the nation's health insurance system is required to head off instability to families, industry and the government itself.

Voices of Power: Eric Cantor on Democrats' Health Bill


Lois Romano speaks with House Minority Whip, Rep. Eric Cantor. "I'm really concerned about the direction that this bill will take our country."

Obama Says Congress Must Cut Medical Costs


President Obama says Congress should be required to adopt experts' recommendations for cutting health care costs.

Former HHS Nominee Talks Health-Care Reform


The Post's Dan Balz asks former Senate Majority leader Tom Daschle about current efforts for bipartisan health care legislation.

Health-Care Dominates News Conference


The Post's Dan Balz asks former Senate Majority leader Tom Daschle about current efforts for bipartisan health care legislation.
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