California insurance exchange chief has health reform 'in his bones' (LA Times)

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California insurance exchange chief has health reform 'in his bones'

Peter Lee's father and uncle fought for then-controversial Medicare 50 years ago. Now the Covered California chief must enroll millions in Obamacare, and his performance may set the tone for other states.

By Chad Terhune
September 28, 2013, 8:27 p.m.

Republicans in Congress are railing against the healthcare law as a government takeover of medicine. The massive program will harm patients and cost far too much, critics say. Supporters are being branded as socialists.

This isn't just the latest political theater in Washington. It mirrors the scene 50 years ago during the contentious debate over Medicare.

Two brothers, Peter and Philip Lee, fought on the front lines back then, bucking the medical establishment to guarantee healthcare for seniors.

Now another Peter Lee — Peter's son and Philip's nephew — is carrying on the family tradition. He's in charge of enrolling millions of Californians in Obamacare.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-health-law-peter-lee-20130929,0,6275435.story

[JimboBillyBubbaBob]

1. Let us hope.....

.....that he promotes the program with all his energies.