Pawlenty Urges Obama: Let Govs Participate in Health Care Debate

Meredith Jessup | February 17, 2010 1:45 PM

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, R, today is urging President Obama to open up the ongoing health care policy discussion in Washington to the country's governors.

In a letter addressed to the president, Pawlenty applauds Obama's interest in getting Republican feedback, but warns it's just as important to consider governors' "hands-on experience in reforming health care" in the states. Specifically, Pawlenty notes states' past efforts to reform health care--including Minnesota--through market-oriented initiatives.

Click here to read Governor Pawlenty's letter.