Obama's US health care headache

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Barack Obama was elected on 4 November 2008 after a campaign that promised change. One year on, Newsbeat's travelled across the country to find out how people feel in Obama's America. In his final report, US reporter Jonathan Blake explains why health care is both the president's biggest priority and also his biggest problem.

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A man protests in Washington against Barack Obama's proposed health care bill

How is the US health care system different to the UK's?

Why does Barack Obama want to change the system?

Why do lots of Americans disagree?

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Critics say the US government shouldn't be involved in health care

Will the president go ahead with his plans anyway?

What happens if he can't get it done?