Field hearing in Iowa with Kerry, Lance Armstrong on line at:

[TayTay]

winmedia.uiowa.edu\events

Might be fun.. This is a field hearing on the Senate Apropriations Committee
Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

Enjoy!

Program starts at 9:30 AM (EST)
8:30 AM local time (CST)

Interesting, the microphone is just on so you hear all the live, uncensored, pre-set up talk. Hmmmmm.

[TayTay]

1. Wonderful appearance, very personal stories.

People are going through all the people lost to cancer. Kerry mentioned his Grandfather, father, and, most recently, his ex-wife. Very personal intro.

Talking about his bout with cancer.The Christmas Eve phone call that confirmed that he had cancer. How awful that was. That KErry determined that he would beat it and fight. He was also lucky because he had early detection and great health care. What about those who do not?

[wisteria]

2. Keep me informed as to what is being said- if you don't mind.

I am at work with a computer w/o sound.

My father and my uncle are currently undergoing treatments for different cancers. My father's regular health care doesn't cover prescriptions and he is now applying to the VA for additional health coverage. I am very interested in what is discussed.

Thanks.

[Luftmensch067]

3. Do you think Sen. Kerry will speak again?

I found your post and tuned in around 9:50 and obviously I've missed at least one chance to hear him speak, but I see he is still there. Do you think he might speak again or answer questions? Regardless, it is a fascinating and important discussion...but I hope it may be available somewhere in recorded form at some point so I can see JK's statement!!!

[TayTay]

4. Yes. He has moved to the Questioners Table

with Sen. Harkin. I believe he will speak again after all the witnesses have spoken.

Ahm, gee, I gotta quit smoking. (Well, they did ask nicely. Iowans are wicked nice.)