Rep Ahn 'Joseph' Cao (R-New Orleans) says he's 'leaning' toward House Democrats' health plan

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In a public forum defined as much by passionate declarations on abortion as by statements about health care policy intricacies, U.S. Rep. Ahn "Joseph" Cao, R-New Orleans, said Thursday that he "leans" toward supporting the House Democrats' vision of a medical system overhaul provided it won't pay for procedures to end pregnancy.

"The word is 'leaning, ' " he repeated to about 150 people gathered at an Irish Channel Neighborhood Association meeting, the first of four planned public forums for Cao during the August recess.

Besides the abortion caveat, Cao further tempered his statement with his concerns about how major policy changes affect the federal budget, future deficit projections, the larger economy and Medicare recipients.

"These are issues that concern the president as well, " Cao said, adding one of his many references to the complexity of the proposals and his continued struggle on a decision.

http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2009/08/us_rep_ahn_joseph_cao_says_hes.html

He may have a shot at re-election if the D's don't run someone good. In this deep blue district (formerly Bill Jefferson's), it would be bad if we can't get someone better.

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1. Thanks, sounds like good news. n/t