U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with Representatives Dennis Kucinich (2nd-L) (D-OH) and John Lewis (L) (D-GA) as he leaves the chamber after his speech about healthcare reform before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 9, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with Representatives Dennis Kucinich (2nd-L) (D-OH) and John Lewis (L) (D-GA) as he leaves the chamber after his speech about healthcare reform before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 9, 2009.

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