Fri Sep 11, 2009 at 01:15:00 PM EDT
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Congressman Rush Holt heard the story of one constituent's healthcare struggles on Tuesday and by Wednesday night, that story was being conveyed directly to the President:Obama had just wrapped up his health-care speech to Congress and was outside with the first lady, shaking hands with security personnel while walking to his limousine, when U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, standing with Riben, caught his eye.
"President Obama called out to me as he walked by and I introduced my guest to him," said Holt, D-12th. "I told him, "This was one of the people you were talking about tonight,'" as he introduced Riben of Monmouth Junction to Obama. Riben lost her coverage when her one year contract working for AmeriCorp wasn't renewed. She has taken a part time job, but it doesn't offer health insurance. She has pre-existing and chronic conditions. This is who the President is talking about. |
| Jason Springer :: Quote of the Day: One of the people you were talking about tonight |
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