President Barack Obama greets Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, second from left, and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. , as he leaves the chamber after his speech about health care reform before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

President Barack Obama greets Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, second from left, and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. , as he leaves the chamber after his speech about health care reform before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.

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