Calvert says it's time to find common ground

In advance of President Barack Obama's joint address to Congress earlier this month, Rep. Ken Calvert called on the president and the current Democratic leadership to put aside politics and find common ground on health care reform.

"During the August recess, members of Congress heard from their constituents about health care reform and it has become abundantly clear that the American people will not accept radical changes to their health care," Calvert said in a news release.

"However, I think there are several common-sense areas in which Congress can improve our health care system.

"Instead of jamming through an option the American people don't want, Congress must come together and build on common ground."