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Tim Pugmire

Two events, two views of health care reform

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President Barack Obama has mobilized his campaign organization in Minnesota and other states to help push legislation on health care reform, but critics are mobilizing too.

Obama's "Organizing for America" group is hosting health care events throughout the country this week, including a picnic tonight at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Mayor R.T. Rybak is scheduled to speak. Organizers say the event is an opportunity for Minnesotans to continue amplifying the urgency of getting health care reform passed this year. The event is free.

Meanwhile, The Freedom Foundation of Minnesota has announced an event for July 28, at the Minneapolis Marriot Southwest in Minnetonka. An advisory for the event reads: "Learn the Facts About Washington's Health Care Debate Before It's Too Late!" Organizers say their featured speaker is Regina E. Herzlinger, professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Medical Progress. There's a cost to attend, $10 in advance or $15 at the door.