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Record $165 million in ads to influence you on health care reform
The Senate begins debating its health care reform bill today. You're probably already noticing more and more commercials on TV trying to shape that debate.
A record $165 million has already been spent on health care ads, and there's a reason for that.
Remember Harry and Louise? They're actors who some say single-handedly shifted the case for health reform against the Clintons in the 1990's.
Fifteen years after Harry and Louise entered our living rooms – millions of dollars are being pumped into a whole new generation of ads lobbying us for, and against, the health care bills in Congress.
Are they effective – and who are they targeting? Evan Tracey, founder and president of the Campaign Media Analysis Group, spoke to Joe Johns on American Morning Monday.
Health care debate could drag on for weeks
The Senate starts the debate on its health care bill today, but already the number two Republican in the chamber, Senator Jon Kyl, is telling Democrats – this bill is no good – start over. And even with an uphill battle in front of them, Democrats are already watching the clock. Our Jim Acosta has the report.
Related: Health care debate to focus on divide among Democrats
Hotel mogul starts own health care system
By Laura Dolan
As the Senate gets ready to resume debate on a sweeping health care reform bill, many critics complain the bill lacks any serious cost cutting measures.
We found one business owner in Florida who decided to do it himself. His name is Harry Rosen.
Fed up with rising costs, this owner of seven hotels in Orlando ditched conventional health insurance eighteen years ago and created his own health care plan for everyone who works for him. Now, his staff of 28 cares for over 4,000 patients, including the families of his employees.
He says he covers his employees for less than half of what most employers pay to provide insurance. But there’s a catch.
“If you smoke Jim, you can’t work for me.”
You must do it the “Rosen” way, which means employees must use the clinic and follow doctor’s orders, especially if they have a chronic condition like diabetes. If they don’t comply, its three strikes and you’re out.
RNC targets Dems who could swing health vote
The fight over health care reform is getting personal today.
Republicans have released a new ad targeting a handful of moderate Senate Democrats, accusing some of them of being "sell-outs" because they voted in favor of continuing the debate on their party's health care reform bill.
RNC Chairman Michael Steele spoke to Kiran Chetry on Monday's American Morning, saying the Democrats are overstepping their reach on health care reform.
Clinton talks about career, favorite TV show, and her 'crush'
Hillary Clinton is looking presidential to many Americans these days. A new CNN poll puts her well ahead of Vice President Biden and Sarah Palin as the “most qualified” to be president.
Now we’re getting to see a side of her that didn’t come out on the campaign trail – her favorite television show, and a certain “crush.”
Vogue contributing editor Jonathan Van Meter traveled to Africa to get a rare look at the secretary of state. His feature is in December's issue of the magazine. Van Meter joined John Roberts on CNN’s “American Morning” Wednesday. Below is an edited transcript of the interview.
John Roberts: You spent about three weeks with her. A couple weeks in Africa, and a week at the U.N. General Assembly. Sat down with her a couple times. What most surprised you about her?
Jonathan Van Meter: I think what most surprised me was that she was more accessible and more pleasant and friendly and easy to talk to than I expected. As a journalist I've heard so many stories about how difficult she is to interview – maybe she has relaxed now that she's no longer in electoral politics. I found her sort of unguarded at moments and just pleasant. Cheerful. She was always in a good mood.
Roberts: So the very scripted person we saw on the campaign trail loosens up a little bit?
Van Meter: Yeah. I got to see her one morning in Africa, she had gone for a swim in the ocean. Her hair was wet. She came to meet me for breakfast for an interview. She just looked like a woman that had gone for a swim in the ocean. She was just incredibly relaxed and pleasant.
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