Well, we got what we wanted. What is it they say about being careful what you wish for?

After three weeks of more bugs than a Microsoft product launch, "the Obama administration Monday granted a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the president's health care overhaul law," according to the AP report.

Guess we know what that meeting with the carriers was all about last week.

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