U.S.President Barack Obama says the movement to reform the U.S.health insurance system is gaining momentum with the help of politicians who have crossed political lines to support it.

VOA: standard.2009.10.10

Among those invited by the president to hear the speech in person were a number of Americans who the White House said would benefit from Democratic-sponsored reform , including persons struggling to pay medical bills or denied coverage under the current insurance system.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

A major reform of the American system of health care and insurance has moved farther in Congress than ever before.

VOA: special.2009.11.13

At the news conference, Mr.Obama said, if the system is not changed, will lose health insurance each day.

VOA: standard.2009.07.23

And for decades, whenever we have tried to reform the system, the insurance companies have done everything in their considerable power to stop us,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

It is a complex system of public and private insurance plans, regulated by the government but still giving individuals a good deal of choice.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

There are complaints about the two-tier system of coverage, and some believe that people with private insurance get quicker and better care, and are therefore healthier.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

"A lot of people have health insurance, and yet they believe that the system has all kinds of problems and they would like to see major reform happen.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31

He said they are aware of the failings of the current health care system, where most people rely on private health insurance to help cover their medical bills.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

Republican opposition was not a surprise, with all but one rejecting the bill on grounds that it would sharply increase the federal deficit, raise insurance costs, and give the government control of the health care system.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

Now is the time to deliver on health care." The president said reform proposals which he estimates would cost would provide security and stability to the insured, and make it possible for tens of millions of Americans who are not to get affordable insurance through a proposed exchange system in which private companies would compete.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10