If Obama is to succeed, he will need the Waxman to quell an uprising by conservative Democrats, overcome a budget gap in excess of $240 billion and possibly swallow compromises on pet issues such as biogenerics and a new government-sponsored health program. Legislation aimed at overhauling the nation's $2.3 trillion health-care system is so complex that it requires the blessing of three House committees. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.