Opinion - Charles Babington (AP): Obama's fate largely in Congress' hands
Statesman Journal, Salem, OR - May 1, 2009
...He said he has told GOP leaders, "Look, on health care reform, you may not agree with me that we should have a public plan. That may be philosophically just too much for you to swallow. On the other hand, there are some areas, like reducing the costs of medical malpractice insurance, where you do agree with me."...

Opinion - Carmela Coyle: Inadequate hospital rate hikes won't forestall cuts
The Gazette, Gaithersburg, MD - May 1, 2009
...Hospitals suddenly are faced with a host of unexpected costs. Pension plan and self-funded medical liability plan obligations have skyrocketed...