Marc Saltzberg

i'll take a look! thx

things winding down - many have left. Me too. Signing off.

The question of the day: Is nutrition part of Health Care Bill from pre-conception to palliative care? Answer from audience - Oysters?

Maxine proposes a march for health care.

Maxine critical of 'Leadership' in keeping single-payer off the table.

The last time Dems had such strong control of Congress was 1964 - when we passed Medicare.

Bi-partisan support will not happen. It's time to move on - lets pass the bill.

A: Absolutely - the Public Optiion is required.

Q: If Public Option not part of conference bill will you vote against it?

Progissive Caucus traded Single-Payer for the Public Option. They will not give that back.

The Public Option will provide a minimum standard of care for all the insurance plans.

Tea bagger boos "Universal Health Care for Everyone." I'm glad he's the only one wing-nut I can hear.

Maxine says illegal immigrants not covered. Teabagger says "I don't believe her."

Maxine mentions Sarah Palin's name - everyone boos. Maxine calls Palin a lier.

On insurance company exclusion for pre-existing conditions... We're going to outlaw that practice.

Maxine says health care system is broken. Criticizes insurance companies. Teabagger behind me boos.

Panel introduced

Opening comments from Maxine on Remote Area Med event at Forum & vets.

This place is not tea-bag friendly - althoug there is a fellow with angry eyes sitting behind me.

We're abt to get started. Maxine introduced to standing ovation.