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It seems that President Obama is finally switching gears and going to all health care, all the time. He’s doing health care events almost daily now, and he’s holding a prime-time presser on Wednesday to put the spotlight on the issue. But the real question is whether the President’s push is coming too late. The August recess looms. Can the Democrats get the job done, or will they have to wait another generation for another chance? There is some good news: Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) supports a public option available on day one. The next two weeks are crucial.
