In an interview today with CNBC' John Harwood, Pres Obama mentioned Medicare is something he would be willing to "talk about" as a bargaining chip with Repubs. This is the second time Obama mentioned Medicare - several weeks ago he said Medicare should be "looked at".
"...the empty desks of 20 children marked absent today, and forever"
-Poet Richard Blanco at President Obama's Inauguration, 01/21/13