0 2 - Tuesday, March 16, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Soeiol So C1011 Sociology lecturer Terence McGinn thinks of himself as somewhat of a storyteller, though not in the traditional sense of the word. "It is important to make sure that each lecture tells a story, in order to make students active par- ticipants rather than passive lis- teners," he said. In his courses, McGinn said he focuses heavily on religion and sociology. But he also spends time working with students indi- vidually, both on their course- work and in writing their honor's theses. McGinn teaches three intro- ductory courses on the cultural and organizational aspects of soci- ology and said one of his favorite things about his job is introducing students to the field of sociology. "The thing that I enjoy about teaching most is when students WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week BELL TOWER BEATS ogy and religion who haven't experienced socio- logical perspective before, experi- ence it," he said. In his classes, McGinn empha- sizes that the most important thing about sociology is to under- stand the individual by looking at the way people are organized in groups and systems rather than their personal psychology. In addition to introductory courses, McGinn specializes in religion, education and music from a sociological view. His course, The Sociology of Music, focuses on how social environ- ments shape the ways in which individuals interpret and cre- ate music, whether it is classical music or contemporary rap. Having dedicated much time to his own education, McGinn said he now makes it a priority to impart his knowledge and passion for sociology to his students. Prior to comingto the Universi- ty in 1993, McGinn earned under- graduate degrees in English and French literature. He later went on to get his Masters in Business Administration from the Ross School of Business in addition to going on later to earn a Masters of Divinity and a Ph.D. After his schooling, McGinn pursued a career as a Baptist min- ister for 25 years and then later worked as a business consultant for about 25 years. McGinn, who's favorite spot in Ann Arbor is the view from the parking structure located at the intersection of Ann and Ashley Streets overlooking the Huron River, said he's pleased that he finally got the chance to teach at the University. 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Obamaexpressed optimism Con- gress would approve his call for affordable and nearly universal cov- erage as he pitched his plan on atrip to Ohio, while Republican Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, among the bill's sharpest opponents, said he was "less confident" than before that it could be stopped. "They'd have to be remarkable people not to fall under the kind of pressure they'll be under," DeMint said of rank-and-file Democrats. The pressure was turned up Monday as the House Budget Committee, on a 21-16 vote, took an essential first step toward the House vote, which could come next weekend. Obama and his support- ers labored in the capital and on Air Force One. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who flew with President Barack Obama, then walked into an Ohio senior citizen center with the chief executive intime tohear avoice from the audienceyell out, "Voteyes.". A smiling Obama turned to the liberal lawmaker and said, "Did you hear that, Dennis?" Then, turning back to the audience, he added, "Go ahead, say that again." "Vote yes!" came back the reply. Kucinich, who said later he remains uncommitted, is one of 37 Democrats currently in the House who voted against Obama's legis- lation when it cleared the House last fall. In addition, the White House is laboringto hold the support of sev- eral other Democrats who voted for the earlier bill, but only after first supportingstrict anti-abortion limits. Those would be altered the second time around. At least two have signaled they are open to supporting the presi- dent. One of them, Rep. James Oberstar of Minnesota, is "in the leaning yes column," said a spokes- man, John Schadl. "When we bring the bill to the floor, then we will have the votes," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Obama sounded similarly con- fident in an interview with ABC News. "I believe we're going to get the votes, we're going to make this happen," said the president, who has traveled to three states and lobbied numerous lawmakers in recent days. Outside interests on both sides pressured wavering lawmakers. The National Right to Life Com- mittee, which opposes abortions, wrote to lawmakers thatsupportfor the Senate bill would be a "career- defining pro-abortion vote." Union groups and other support- ers announced a $1.3 million adver- tising campaign urging 17 House Democrats to vote for the measure, and officials at the Service Employ- ees International Union threatened to withdraw support from Demo- crats who vote against the bill if it loses. It was more than a year ago that Obama asked Congress to approve legislation extending health cover- age to tens of millions who lack it, curbing industry practices such as denying coverage on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions, and beginning to slow the growth of health care nationally. His plan would require most Americans to buy health insurance, fine most who fail to do so and provide gov- ernment subsidies to help middle- income earners and the working poor afford it. Sweeping legislation seemed to be on the brink of passage in Janu- ary, after both houses approved bills and lawmakers began working out a final compromise in talks at the White House. But those efforts were sidetracked when Republicans won a special election in Massachusetts - and with it, the abilityto block avote on a finalbill in theSenate. Now, nearly two months later, lawmakers have embarked on a two-step approach that requires the House to approve the measure passed bytheSenate, despite misgiv- ings on key provisions. That would be followed by both houses quickly passing a second bill that makes numerous changes to the first. In the Senate, that second bill would come to a vote under rules that deny Republicans the ability to filibuster. The details of the second, fix-it measure were closely guarded - and subject to last-minute chang- es. In general, officials have said they would provide more money for lower-income families unable to afford health care and states that already provide above aver- age coverage for the poor under Medicaid, as well as improved prescription drug coverage under Medicare. The legislation is expected to delete a provision in the Senate bill * that singled out Nebraska for favor- abletreatmentunder arequirement to expand Medicaid coverage. Instead, Democrats may provide as much as $15 billion to a dozen states and the District of Columbia, all of which already provide at least some of the coverage. Officials said one sticking point remained a Senate-passed provi- sion establishing an independent commission with authority to force greater reductions in future Medi- care payments to providers. 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