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Update 10:38AM: President Obama has concluded his remarks. Towards the end of his speech, he departed from the prepared text, riffing off a shout from the crowd exhorting members of Congress — including Dennis Kucinich, in whose district this event was held — to show the “courage” to do the right thing and pass health care reform. This debate, President Obama said, was ultimately about what kind of country do we want to live in, and it’s now up to Congress to declare that we want to live in a country where people will not suffer — and even die — for lack of health care insurance. With this vote, Congress can put an end to that, and if for no other reason, that will make health care reform quite an achievement.

Update 10:15AM: Surprise, surprise — Fox News is covering Lady Gaga’s latest YouTube music video instead of President Obama’s speech. Now that’s fair and balanced, eh?

A screenshot of what the cable news channels were covering at 10:11AM Pacific time (large img)

Original post: As Speaker Pelosi works to put together the final details of the health care reform package, President Obama is in Ohio making the final push for health care reform. Watch live here:

President Obama’s remarks, as prepared, are below the fold. Join the discussion in the comments.