Now that his economic recovery plan is in action, President Obama has turned his attention to the nation's failing health care system.
The President summoned allies, skeptics and health care figures to the White House Thursday to discuss ideas for overhauling the nation's costly system. The U.S. system is the world's costliest and leaves an estimated 48 million people uninsured.
Although he has declared he wants health coverage for all Americans, the president suggested a willingness to compromise even if it means not fully meeting his goal.
Source: MSNBC.com, Obama Starts Big Push for Health Care Overhaul
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