Obama says the House is being productive in coming up with energy and healthcare legislation. Healthcare costs are the most significant driver of our long-term deficit (in case you hadn't heard). Obama has been stressing this often. "We've got to get it done this year," he said twice. Read more at the White House blog.
The principles: People have to be able to choose their doctor and all people must have access to affordable and quality healthcare.
Analysis on the progress of healthcare reform--business groups are working with Obama as opposed to doing what they usually do, siding with the republicans:
