Health Care Speech Goal: Unite Democrats

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 09/09/2009 - 4:44am

White House aides have said President Obama's nationally televised address to Congress Wednesday night will provide specifics about his vision for overhauling the nation's health care system.

Within the Democratic Party, there are deep divisions — particularly about the public option.

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