Health Care

Pear, Robert. "Health Care Law Will Let States Tailor Benefits." New York Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan 2012. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/17/health/policy/health-care-law-to-allow-states-to-pick-benefits.html?scp=7&sq=health%20care&st=cse

Summary:
The Obama administration recently released that they were changing the health care law to allow states to determine the benefits. This change will make the health care law similar to Medicaid, in which the states set the benefits to meet federal standards. The new flexibility would deflect many critisms of the Republican party which has at numerous times pointed out that the flaws in a uniform law.

Connection:
Obama has persisted in passing the health care reform which has been in his policy for years. However, due to a Congress of dominantly Republican congressmen, this health care law has yet to be approved. In addition, this health care reform must await for the Supreme Court decision to determine whether the requirement of buying health insurance can be mandated by government.

Reflection:
Obama has seen a brief rise in approval rating due to the improving economy. However, his popularity, compared to incumbents in the past, is still low. If the health care reform is passed by the Supreme Court, Obama's chances of reelection will be significantly higher.