1. What is the ASNE?

2. What has the ASNE called on Congress to do?

3. What reason does the group give for its request?

4. What promise did President Obama make regarding health care negotiations when he was running for office?

5. What are the results of a Palm Beach Post survey on opening the health care negotiations to the public?

6. ASNE president Martin Kaiser said: "It is now clear that there is an inexcusable level of secrecy surrounding this landmark legislation, especially as the current proceedings are likely to produce the final version presented to all members of Congress. To so profoundly affect the American public through closed-door proceedings is an affront to one of the core values of democracy."
A Houston Chronicle editorial stated: "Count our voice among the growing chorus in favor of opening the final debate and negotiations over health care reform to C-SPAN's cameras. This is not simply making good on a campaign promise by President Barack Obama; it is the right thing to do."
a) Do you agree with these statements? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.