Obama Has Spirited Debate with House Republicans

On Friday, President Obama had a freewheeling discussion with the House Republican Conference. He urged the two parties to work together to tackle the country's problems, and fielded questions on a wide range of issues including health care, the budget, the stimulus bill, and the tone of politics in Washington. Politico has a colorful account of the session here. The full video makes fascinating viewing and can be found on the White House Youtube channel.