November 7, 2009 Health care debate alive in N.H. Play video

(NECN: John Moroney, N.H.) - The debate over health care reform was a live one in New England on Saturday.

Those in favor of reform rallied in Concord, New Hampshire on Saturday, while those opposed gathered in Manchester.

The Concord rally was organized by the Democratic National Committee. The party in power is pushing a $1 trillion plan to expand health care coverage through a government-run health insurance program. Plus, it would stop insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

In Manchester, the group gathered to speak out against reform as proposed by the Democrats.

"I think it's a trillion-dollar boondoggle not just for the taxpayers for our country, but I don't think it provides real solutions to those who want to reduce the cost of health care and those who truly need access to health care that aren't accessing it today," Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta (R) said.