– Democrats opened their convention in Charlotte, NC, yesterday, and the Affordable Care Act was front and center. Kaiser Health News has excerpts of the remarks.
– Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius called the "Obamacare" nickname a "badge of honor." The Hill, Politico, and The Washington Post all take a look at how Democrats are seeking to reclaim the narrative on health reform for the election season.
– Arizona resident Stacey Lihn addressed the convention in an emotional speech chronicling her daughter Zoe's battle with a heart defect. She credited the ACA's prohibition on lifetime coverage caps for allowing Zoe to get the repeated open heart surgeries she needs.
– The Associated Press fact checked the first day speakers and found that many "embellished" the President's accomplishments and the ACA in particular.
– Politico notes that ten Democrats targeted by Republicans for their support of the ACA are skipping the Charlotte convention entirely.
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