Obamacare... and Obama (part 2)

When the Conservative-led Supreme Court upholds the signature piece of legislation of Barack Obama's presidency, the Democrats have reason to smile. But the celebrating could prove short-lived with a majority of Americans opposed to the bill and suspicious of a federal government deemed too intrusive and costly.

DEBATE

Josh KRAUSHAAR. Executive Editor, National Journal Hotline - from Washington DC;
Forrest G. ALOGNA. Attorney; Member of the New York Bar;
Caith KUSHNER. Attorney; Member of the New York Bar;
Jean-Jacques ZAMBROWSKI. Hospital Physician, Paris Descartes University.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.

Watch the first part here.

Presenter

François Picard

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Eurozone: Ireland's troubles

Where did it go so wrong for the Celtic Tiger? As the EU pushes Dublin to accept bailout money, the France 24 debate looks at what could be a blow to Ireland's sovereignty and the wider threat facing the entire eurozone.

16/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

France reshuffle: Sarkozy plays his hand (Part 2)

After trimming down his cabinet, is Nicolas Sarkozy in fighting form for his assumed 2012 re-election bid? The polls indicate the opposite and critics feel the "hyperpresidency" needs to slow down, but our panellists tell François Picard how with a free hand in parliament, the French president can still afford to push on with reforms.

16/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

France reshuffle: Sarkozy plays his hand

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