Gibbs: The Cornhusker Kickback Bill Will be "Law of the Land" in 7 Days
The Hill reports:
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the healthcare bill will pass by next weekend.
"We'll have the votes when the House votes, I think, within the next week," Gibbs said on "Fox News Sunday."
Gibbs added that those on next week's Sunday talk shows "will be talking about healthcare not as a presidential [...]
Repealing the Antitrust Exemption for Health Insurance Companies
In his press briefing today, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced another step to make sure our health care system works for the benefit of American families, not for the benefit of health insurance companies:
[T]oday the President announced the administration’s strong support for repealing the antitrust exemption currently enjoyed by health insurers. At its core, health [...]
On the Plane Crash in Austin
Shortly after the plane crash in Austin, TX, John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism informed President Obama of the incident. The President expressed his concern, commended the courageous actions of the first responders and asked to be kept up to date as the investigation moves forward.
Robert Gibbs is White House [...]
From the administration’s lips to the pages of the Washington Post
Recently, veteran reporter Walter Pincus has been faithfully transcribing Obama administration talking points about the Abdulmutallab interrogation onto the pages of the Washington Post. Last week, Pincus passed along the White House’s claim that Abdulmutallab is talking again and, indeed, providing “not stale” intelligence (was it the White House or Pincus that decided [...]
Haiti: One Month Later, The Work Continues
One month since the earthquake, the relief efforts in Haiti are still a national priority and we will continue to support our neighbors through the difficult rebuilding period ahead. American contributions to these efforts were part of a statement released by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs earlier today:
As part of the civilian-led American response, search [...]
Reaching Across the Aisle on Jobs and Health Reform
Following up on the unique conversation the President held with House Republicans at their retreat, the President invited bipartisan leadership from Congress to the White House to discuss job creation and the economy. Making a surprise appearance at the daily press briefing afterwards, the President relayed some thoughts on the meeting:
THE PRESIDENT: …And at this [...]
