The appointment was for 4pm. I arrive a bit early, punctuality is the courtesy of kings and all. And I was prepared to be kept waiting. I made a friendly wager with the staff that the Senator would surely be running late. This is DC, you see. I was guessing that he'd arrive at 4:17.

I am ready to be miffed - I am a busy man, very busy. The committee Senate staffer looks at me funny, and says, "Senator Frist late? I don't think so." She's from Long Island; she should know late.

At 4:06 Senator Frist, a very busy man, walks in. On time. This is no ordinary event.

More about the the Unhealthy State of Small Business Healthcare