Health Care Forum
Gov. Bev Perdue and Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office on Health Reform, hosted a 90-minute town hall on health care reform Tuesday at NCA&T alumni events center.
Click here for the early version of my story.
More from the governor here and the feds here.
During the event, Perdue and DeParle heard from both pre-selected people and those who raised their hands. Included were health care providers as well as people who have had struggles with the health care system.
During a question-and-answer session after the event, DeParle said that she would carry the stories from today's forum back to Washington with her. (You can click here to listen to Perdue and DeParle take questions from reporters after the forum.)
One of the stories that seemed to stick with DeParle was that of Kirby Heard, 52, of High Point. The graphic designer talked about how she has lost her health insurance and now relies on a system of free clinics, but has been waiting eight months to see a dentist to replace a filling.
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Patients are not the only people who have had problems with our current system, Mark. Of course, the N&R knows this. So does Beverly Perdue.
Here's a point-of-view Ms. DeParle did not hear:
http://drjshousecalls.blogspot.com/2009/03/fox-8-is-most-definitely-not-on-your.html
Posted on March 31, 2009 5:18 PM
During the event, Perdue and DeParle heard from both pre-selected people * Mark
Ah! The old Orwellian political control trick to convince the masses that it is a open and democrative forum to fool the peoples again. When will these establishment political fools learn that they are fast becoming candiates for lamp posts when the "real" revolution comes.
In a corporate fascist socialist paradise, Reality is not strong point for the advancement of individual Liberty
Posted on March 31, 2009 7:30 PM