New Hampshire: Health Care

Welcome to the return of values-based priorities. Still such a relief to see an intelligent adult in charge, and one, moreover, that isn't afraid to step outside of a talking points bubble to confront Congress directly.

Here's a Wordle of the President's speech:

Full text below the fold.
Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and the First Lady of the United States:

I've come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men and women in this great chamber, but to speak frankly and directly to the men and women who sent us here.

I know that for many Americans watching right now, the state of our economy is a concern that rises above all others.

TILTON - Sitting in a small faculty room at a child daycare center Tuesday, former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) purposed a five-point plan to help lower the cost of health care costs for small businesses.

MANCHESTER- At a Manchester Rotary Club meeting, former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) said the two most important issues affecting small businesses is the rising cost of energy prices and health care.

"Small businesses and families are struggling and they feel like Washington isn't paying attention," Shaheen said. "Gas prices are unbearably high, health care costs are increasing and people are legitimately worried about how high heating fuel will get this winter."

The AFL-CIO will be canvassing Manchester on May 17th.

The canvass is part of a drive to reach 200,000 union members nationwide and make them aware of John McCain's economic record.

Workers will discuss McCain's health care proposals.

"McCain's plan will create a new tax on working families by making employer-provided health benefits part of taxable income," the AFL-CIO canvass literature states. "Don't let McCain undermine your health care."