Report: Obama Tells Donors He May Have To Revisit Health Care Issue In 2nd Term

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President Obama is confiding to Democratic donors that he may have to revisit the health-care debate in a second term, depending on how the Supreme Court rules on the Affordable Care Act later this month, Bloomberg reports, citing Democratic activists.

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As he previewed his agenda for donors at a May 14 fundraiser, Obama said he may be forced to try to revise parts of his health-care plan, depending on how the court rules later this month, said one activist, who requested anonymity to discuss the president’s comments. Guests at the $35,800-a-plate dinner in the Manhattan apartment of Blackstone Group LP (BX) President Tony James were asked to check their smart phones and BlackBerries at the door.

 
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