Saving Health Care Money without Passing a Bill?

If the Obama administration's plan is to pay for universal health coverage by identifying and taking out wasteful spending in health care , and if they have already identified them, then why do we need a bill passed which would spend a whole lot more money? Can't the current government minions slam the door shut on wasteful spending now? And if not, why?

Just wondering.

Tea Brewing in Atlanta Today

The first photos are coming in for the Atlanta Tea Party Protest held today.

Hat tip to Lighthouse on the Right.

http://lighthouseontheright.blogspot.com/2009/02/photos-from-atlanta-teaparty.html