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She's a great choice! Too bad FEMA didn't have more of her ilk after Katrina! Dr. Bengamin Rocks!

quit the party of 'no' stuff and get his confirmations done

enough of the GOP bring the country down in ruins if I don't get my way stuff

bunch of 3 year olds

It is about TIME!!!!

What was the HOLD-UP??? More Republicans saying NO.

We SERIOUSLY need to get past partician politics as an elected government or nothing will get done other than major money being spent to advertisers and politicians support teams. Oh, that's what this is about paying for your elected official.

When Democrats say "YES" Republicans say "NO" and the roles reverse when the other party becomes majority. As AMERICANs we ARE BETTER THAN THAT, because neither party will dismantle us.

CONGRATULATIONS, Dr Benjamin!!!!

I like his SG pick,looks like she will do a great job.We seen the president saluting at the airport with the troops.I noticed the hurt on his face.He has the most difficult decisions to make and it must be very hard for him,or anyone to make them.I am not an all out Obama supporter,however I care about him.He does listen to his commanders,the GOP should take note and give him credit when credits due.Sometimes he frustrates me and other times he makes me very proud.What will shock most people here is I like Palin.My heart does go out to him with my prayers,as he makes these tough decisions,that are about to come.

There exists only one criteria for true service to/for anything. That one element for successful resolution is ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND IMPECCABLE CHARACTER/WORDS. If this wonderful lady maintains this she is home free. That goes for everything in Life. Thanks for your wonderful teachings, Don Miguel Ruiz. This is "The Four Agreements"! Peace

An overweight lard-ass as the surgeon general. Now that makes a lot of sense.

The biggest health problem in the country is obesity so it's nice to see that the President has appointed someone who can stand as an example of fitness. Oh, never mind!

Perhaps one day will come when an African American or Hispanic American can get a high position and it won't be such a big deal. They'll just be AMERICANS that were chesen because they were qualified to do it and it won't be a landmark decision or we have to acknowledge their race and ethnicity. Maybe it will come in what Rush loves to call it OBAMA'S AMERICA!

Good for her! Can we stop with the 1st black, 2nd black, 3rd black? That is still racism. She's a woman, she's qualified, she's American. That ought to be enough for everyone to embrace. Each time a person is described as an African American, Native American, Asian American, Latino (no white American is ever described as such) is another method of prolonging the race division. We are all Americans and should ALL be treated as such. No wonder we are still divided after 100 years.

Let's see if Glen Beck can turn this into a conspiracy where African Americans in the Federal Government medical corps develop a strain of "angry white boy flu" designed specifically to kill conservative Anglos.

Cry, Glen. Cry you little brained idiot. You'll be the first to go.

It's about time . . . how long have the Republican'ts been stonewalling on this confirmation??

It is a shame that Republicans are holding up appointments by President Obama but they are doing it on purpose to delay the complete filling of his administration. Here at a time when we have the H1N1 virus running rampart through our nation those fools are being obstructionist for the sake of saying that while they are not the majority, they can still cause havoc in the operation of the government. I have never in my life seen a worse bunch of elected officials. THeir only purpose in government is to have things their way or to destroy the government we have in place or at least to see it fail so they can say "I told you so". Well to all memners of the Senate and House both Republicans and Democrats, the people of this country today have gotten a lot smarter thanks to all of your screw-ups so be on notice that you may need to hold on to all the money given to all of you by big business because you will need it to live on after we vote you out of office.

It is good we have bipartisan support for this well-qualified pro-choice appointee. It is good for America to rely on science and not dogma for medical advice.

I look forward to the day when all American children learn about and understand biology, including the understanding that evolution is scientific fact and believe in God is an act of faith.

Congradulations, Dr. Benjamin!

This is a wonderful doctor who has devoted her life and career to helping the poor and advocating programs to fight preventable illnesses. She is a light in the abysmal dark of how far the medical field has slid away from practicing medicine as an advocation instead of viewing it as a profit stream!

Excellent choice.

About time, stop dragging your feet Congress and Do the job for the people.

How can we have a surgeon general that her past job was with burger king and that look's like she was their taste tester to maybe she can be the poster child for what fast food does to you.

Only the "third" African American to hold this job?

That isn't a bad record. How many Surgeon Generals have their been? What is the percentage of white and black among them?

Do your homework, CNN.

It's a very good thing, after 8 years of incompetence and deception by the Bush Administration, to actually have competent and qualified people on the job, zero cronyism is very refreshing.

Cup cakes and soda for every one.

She's not quite the healthy inspiration that Americans might need... But I'm sure that McDonalds is happy, since she looks like the Big Mac poster child. It appears that her color and gender were correct for the job, and that trumped the lack of healthy lifestyle. I can't believe Michelle went for this one, since she is obviously dedicated to being healthy.

I hope that this signifies the end of the constant harping on physical fitness or will it continue as another "do as I say, not as I do" administration policy.

OK, she sends the lib message but Micheal Moore is the poster child for Democrat health.

OH! ... don't forget Fox Noise will try to destory you .... for sure they will say you are OVER study .. you went to school to much ... jajaa

Congrads Dr. Regina Benjamin !

God bless America

i am gald to see that her being a black female doctor working with the poor had nothing to do with her selection. Just like the hispanic female judge who is a new top dog judge.

in america one's qualification are the only measure of one's ability. ask anyone in dc government, or congress!

Turns out our surgeon general has a weight problem. Do a google search and you'll see. Thanks for pointing out the concerns by many that this individual's weight puts into question whether she's qualifed for the job.

great choice , she will do a wonderful job

Another first by the Obama administration. Congratulations Dr. Benjamin.

Obama 2012

Finally an appointee that is qualified and makes sense.

another qualified and smart pick. WOW, its so nice to have this president that cares about America FINALLY and puts in real leaders and real smart people in these jobs...I just LOVE this president, well done!

Wow, only the THIRD? Of 18? This country has some serious racial issues to get over, we have to constantly stop apologizing for our culture and history as if we're the only ones in the world with something to learn.

A president who smokes and an obese surgeon general. The 2 biggest causes of chronic and expensive to treat disease. Now doesn't that set a wonderful example???

Yup. The federal government is officially ready to take over the healthcare of this country.

So, she's the third. This is news? How high does the number have to get before it no longer matters?

Some highlights from the house healthcare bill:
"Cultural and linguistic retraining for providers"
translation....learn Spanish to deal with the illegals that aren't supposed to be covered.

A whole section devoted to usurping the power of indian tribes, forcing them into the public option.

Death panels are back......p 129

I only browsed the bill for 20 mins and found these:

PLEASE AMERICA..........READ THE BILL!