In his address to Congress, President Obama signaled his flexibility on a government-run health insurance plan while stating his parameters for a deal on health care overhaul legislation. Meanwhile, new data on the number of Americans without health insurance will provide ammunition to both sides of the debate as Congress continues to examine the size and scope of possible legislation.
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