A live televised discussion on healthcare reform in Washington was meant to re-energise debate and help politicians find a compromise on the issue.
But after more than six hours of televised discussions between the president and congressional leaders, there appears to be little movement on reaching a deal.
Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports from Washington.
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