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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 12:38 PM
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President Obama discusses the Patient's Bill of Rights & Health Care Reform in Falls Church, VA-pics

US President Barack Obama steps out of the home of Paul and Frances Brayshaw (L) for a backyard discussion on health care reform at a private residence September 22, 2010 in Fall Church, Virginia. US President Barack Obama launched a drive Wednesday to promote his landmark health care law against Republican pledges to derail them if returned to power in upcoming mid-term elections. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN.


U.S. President Barack Obama greets the guests at a town hall meeting in the yard of a residential house in Falls Church, Virginia, September 22, 2010.


FALLS CHURCH, VA - SEPTEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) answers questions about the Health Care Plan with a group in the backyard of the home of Paul and Frances Brayshaw September 22, 2010 in Falls Church, Virginia. In his talk he highlighted provisions beginning to take effect, including new regulations for insurance companies, requirements to let young adults stay on their parents� plans, and a bar on coverage being denied to children with preexisting conditions.


Paul Brayshaw, right, introduces President Barack Obama, in his backyard in Falls Church, Va. , Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, where the president discussed the Patient's Bill of Rights and health care reform.


President Barack Obama meets with guest in the backyard of a private residence in Falls Church, Va. , Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, to discuss the Patient's Bill of Rights and health care reform.


U.S. President Barack Obama hugs one of the audience members who attended a town hall meeting in the yard of a residential house in Falls Church, Virginia, September 22, 2010


President Barack Obama greets Gail O'Brien, from Keene, N.H. , in the backyard of a private residence in Falls Church, Va. , Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, to discuss the Patient's Bill of Rights and health care reform. Earlier this year, O'Brien was diagnosed with high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and had no health insurance.


President Barack Obama greets Gail O'Brien, from Keene, N.H. , in the backyard of a private residence in Falls Church, Va. , Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, to discuss the Patient's Bill of Rights and health care reform. Earlier this year, O'Brien was diagnosed with high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and had no health insurance.
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golddigger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 12:40 PM
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1. Brought tears to my eyes.
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 12:54 PM
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2. Bless Gail O'Brien, still able to smile through it all..n/t
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 02:54 PM
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5. Someone showed up with their nobamacare sign...
Two photos that tell the story of the health-care battle. Someone that really needs help, and someone that thinks people shouldn't get help.




A woman protests outside a town hall meeting held by U.S. President Barack Obama in the yard of a residential house in Falls Church, Virginia, September 22, 2010.



FALLS CHURCH, VA - SEPTEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama talks with Gail O'Brian from New Hampshire who is receiving treatment for cancer as he answers questions about the Health Care Plan with a group in the backyard of the home of Paul and Frances Brayshaw September 22, 2010 in Falls Church, Virginia. In his talk he highlighted provisions beginning to take effect, including new regulations for insurance companies, requirements to let young adults stay on their parents� plans, and a bar on coverage being denied to children with preexisting conditions.
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Spazito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 01:00 PM
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3. It seems the President/Dems ARE going to put the passage of the Health Reform bill...
front and center in this campaign, I was sure they would even though some thought they would not.

Wonderful photos, thanks for posting this, it is much appreciated.

Recommended.
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Scurrilous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 01:35 PM
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4. Thanks.
K & R :thumbsup:
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stuntcat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-10 03:00 PM
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6. this is like 3 or 4 miles from me, I can't believe I don't recognize someone!
There's so many millions of people here though.

This is cool, TY!!
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