Today I moderated a legislative panel of 4 legislators at the Minnesota Rural Health Conference here in Duluth. The day turned out to be outstanding with bright sunshine all day, which clearly brightened everyone's mood. The 4 legislators in attendance were Rep. Tom Huntley (D-Duluth); Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba (D-Long Prairie); Rep. Steve Gottwalt (R-St. Cloud); and Sen Yvonne Prettner Solon (D-Duluth).There were few partisan fireworks to report from up here. Rather, there was a sense (or hope) by many that this was the year meaningful health care reform was going to occur at the federal level. While they were all quite hopeful, it was equally clear that they all have a great deal of faith in President Obama's ability to deliver. We'll see ....
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