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Obama strives to personalize healthcare debate for Americans

Jul. 23, 2009
He explains how people would gain from an overhaul and argues that sticking with the status quo will impose huge costs on ordinary families. 'This isn't about me,' he says in answer to foes' claims. With many Americans doubtful about his plans to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, President...
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch