House Republicans Leaders hold a press conference on their alternative health care legislation.

Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS) gave the weekly Republican address. He talked about the recent victories of the Governers races in VA & NJ. Also the latest unemployment repot and the health care bill.

In his weekly address, President Obama discusses the shooting at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas and pays tribute to those who helped end the violence.

This morning, the U.S. House convenes to debate legislation on health care reform. First, Members will debate & vote on the rule, or guidelines, for the health care debate. Then,

Representative Gregg Harper talked about his opposition to health care legislation and the Republicans' alternative bill.

Representative Luis Gutierrez talked about his concerns with health care legislation.

Representative Jim Marshall talked about his opposition to health care legislation.

REP. JAN SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL) talked about her support for health care legislation.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)
Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS)

The House Rules Cmte. met to discuss the rule for floor debate on the health care bill. Members heard from several panels of Representatives who introduced amendments to the legislation.