Divided summit

Despite President Obama’s remarkable mastery of the facts, the Republicans weren’t budging, reports Lesley Russell

03 Mar 10 | Comments (0)

Obama’s healthcare gamble

This week’s summit aims to save the embattled healthcare overhaul through the power of persuasion, writes Lesley Russell

23 Feb 10 | Comments (0)

Don’t underestimate Obama

2010 could be even tougher for Barack Obama, but things could turn around quickly, writes Lesley Russell

21 Jan 10 | Comments (0)

The Monday morning after

Can Democrats in the US Senate use the same techniques as their colleagues in the House to turn healthcare reforms into law, asks Lesley Russell

10 Nov 09 | Comments (2)

Fortune favours the brave

The prognosis for healthcare reform in the United States is improving by the day, writes Lesley Russell in Washington

29 Oct 09 | Comments (0)

Have Harry and Louise really changed their minds?

The United States is on the brink of major reforms to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. But the reformers still have a fight on their hands, writes Lesley Russell

14 Aug 09 | Comments (0)