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Health Care Bill Goes to the Senate Floor
themoderatevoice.com — My computer is more than usually slow tonight (and that’s saying a lot), so probably the whole world knows this by now, but the Democrats just achieved cloture on health care reform. They got the 60 votes they needed, including all the conservative Democrats whose votes were in question, ... (more) Health Care Bill Goes to the Senate Floor
Redstate Democrats who Voted to Open Debate on Reidcare
jumpinginpools.blogspot.com — The Senate has voted to open debate their version of government run health care this evening, 60-39, Senator Voinovich (R-Ohio) for some unknown reason was not present, I hope nothing has happened to him. I have gone through the elected Senators, and ... (more) Redstate Democrats who Voted to Open Debate on Reidcare

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Coal Country Dems Dig In Against Climate Bill
Reid, Wyden, Baucus Reach Agreement on Version of Free Choice Amendment
Reid, Wyden, Baucus Reach Agreement on Version of Free Choice Amendment
news.firedoglake.com — Senators Max Baucus, Ron Wyden and Harry Reid (Wikimedia) A day before voting on the motion to proceed in the Senate, Ron Wyden has reached agreement with the leadership to get an amendment into the bill which would allow as many as 1 million ... (more) Reid, Wyden, Baucus Reach Agreement on Version of Free ...
Sen. Wyden wins big healthcare concession
thehill.com — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) have taken a long stride toward locking down the support of Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The three senators announced an agreement Friday on an ... (more) Sen. Wyden wins big healthcare concession
With Reid's Support Wyden And Baucus To Cosponsor 'Free Choice' Amendment
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — With the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Max Baucus (D-MT) are teaming up to significantly increase competition in the health insurance market. (more) With Reid's Support Wyden And Baucus To Cosponsor 'Free ...
Reid, Baucus Approve Wyden’s ‘Free Choice’ Proposal
washingtonindependent.com — Reid, Baucus Approve Wyden’s ‘Free Choice’ Proposal (more) Reid, Baucus Approve Wyden’s ‘Free Choice’ Proposal
A (Small) Win for Wyden and Choice
A (Small) Win for Wyden and Choice
tnr.com — Ron Wyden will have his day and, in somewhat scaled-down fashion, he'll have his way. Majority Leader Harry Reid, Finance Chairman Max Baucus, and Wyden just announced that they will be amending health care legislation to include a compromise ... (more) A (Small) Win for Wyden and Choice
TAXPROF: enate to Move Forward on Lael Brainard’s Nomination Despite Tax Problem. “The tax ...
pajamasmedia.com — TAXPROF: enate to Move Forward on Lael Brainard’s Nomination Despite Tax Problem. “The tax problems are (1) twelve late payments of real estate and personal property taxes, and late payment of unemployment taxes; (2) failure to timely file employment eligibility verification forms ... (more) TAXPROF: enate to Move Forward on Lael Brainard’s ...
Tomgram: Max Blumenthal, How Palin Became a Rogue
tomdispatch.com — It can't get better than this, can it? A first printing of 1.5 million copies sent out into an otherwise dead book market. Possibly as much as $7 million dollars going to the author, who already has interviews lined up with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara ... (more) Tomgram: Max Blumenthal, How Palin Became a Rogue
Reid may not have 60 votes, at least for a few days
Reid may not have 60 votes, at least for a few days
voices.washingtonpost.com — Politico reports that Max Baucus is rushing back to Montana for a family emergency. Word was that Reid was hoping to vote to proceed on the bill on Saturday, but if Democrats don't have Baucus, that could leave them with 59 votes, rather than ... (more) Reid may not have 60 votes, at least for a few days
The Max Baucus Energy & Climate Lobbyist Complex
The Max Baucus Energy & Climate Lobbyist Complex
blog.sunlightfoundation.com — Last week, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reported out a bill to address climate change by a 10-1 vote. The lone no vote came from Montana Senator Max Baucus, who as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee will have his opportunity ... (more) The Max Baucus Energy & Climate Lobbyist Complex
Key Dem Senators Say Stupak Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
Key Dem Senators Say Stupak Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — A number of high-profile senators have come forward today to say that a controversial amendment to House health care legislation that would limit a woman's right to purchase insurance that covers abortions goes too far and should not be a part of the ... (more) Key Dem Senators Say Stupak Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
Boxer: Senate Has the Votes to Kill Stupak
Boxer: Senate Has the Votes to Kill Stupak
dailykos.com — Sen. Barbara Boxer said today in an interview with HuffPo's Sam Stein and Ryan Grim that efforts to add Stupak's Coathanger amendment in the Senate would very likely fail. "If someone wants to offer this very radical amendment, which would really ... (more) Boxer: Senate Has the Votes to Kill Stupak
Reid, liberals huddle on healthcare
thehill.com — A group of Senate liberals met with Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Monday evening to talk healthcare strategy in general -- and the public option in particular. Though Reid has already announced the bill -- which could be unveiled as soon as ... (more) Reid, liberals huddle on healthcare
Baucus absence could affect test vote timing
politico.com — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) has flown back to Montana to deal with a family emergency, his office confirmed Wednesday. With no margin for error, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will need Baucus present if he ... (more) Baucus absence could affect test vote timing
Baucus approval rating slides in MSUB poll
billingsgazette.com — 44 percent supported and 45 percent opposed a voter initiative to change the Montana Constitution to say when life begins and that essentially would ban abortion. 61 percent opposed expanding casino gambling on Native American reservations. 90 percent ... (more) Baucus approval rating slides in MSUB poll
A Brief Interlude
A Brief Interlude
themoderatevoice.com — Stepping away from the politics for a moment, here at Chez’ Jazz we had a Mexican dinner tonight, including some sour cream and guacamole as condiments. The small sour cream container was emptied during the course of the meal and my wife decided to allow our tiny schnauzer, Max, a chance ... (more) A Brief Interlude
What's the Alternative to Tucker Max?
What's the Alternative to Tucker Max?
prospect.org — Many progressive young men are rejecting traditional and toxic notions of masculinity. But they're still figuring out what should replace it. (more) What's the Alternative to Tucker Max?
How Do You Hide $475 Billion
How Do You Hide $475 Billion
norunnyeggs.com — As amusing as the answer might be, the correct answer is not, “With a REALLY large mattress!” A couple of weeks back, the Senate Finance committee passed the Baucus bill version of Placebocare. Much heralded at the time, was the ... (more) How Do You Hide $475 Billion
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