House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she believes it is essential that a government-sponsored public option be part of any bill, if it is to be passed by the House.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

A representative who co-sponsored the measure described body scans as a "virtual strip search" that the American public should not be subjected to, and suggested using explosives-sniffing dogs as a less-invasive method of detection.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

"Last year was our first year with Home Instead when they sponsored the 'Be Santa to a Senior.' And every single resident here we have a hundred and thirty plus residents- everyone got a gift.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24