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As Leaders Try To Pass Health Care Reform By Year's End, The Nearest Obstacles Are In Their Own Party
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 17 days ago
As Leaders Try To Pass Health Care Reform By Year's End, The Nearest Obstacles Are In Their Own Party
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With less than two months to go until Congress breaks for the holidays, the White House and Senate leaders are huddling to figure out how to pass a bill before the end of the year. As part of their push, both camps are meeting with conservative Democrats--most notably Sen. Blanche Lincoln ...
Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public Option Is ‘Unnecessary’
thinkprogress.org - 14 days ago
Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public Option Is ‘Unnecessary’
— thinkprogress.org — This morning on Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace asked Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) about the House’s historic passage of health care legislation last night. Lieberman said that as a “matter of conscience,” he will join a ... (more) Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public ...

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thehill.com - 18 days ago
Democrats feeling angst over 2010
— thehill.com — Vulnerable Democrats want their leaders to skip the party’s controversial agenda to help save their seats in Congress. Read more... (more) Democrats feeling angst over 2010

Comments vote down TPM Election Central found this 18 days agofound this
thehill.com - 14 days ago
Lieberman wants probe into 'terrorist attack' by major on Fort Hood
— thehill.com — Homeland Security Chairman Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said Sunday that he intends to launch a congressional investigation. (more) Lieberman wants probe into 'terrorist attack' by major ...

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Talking Points Memo:  Latest on Health Care Negotiations

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Latest on Health Care Negotiations
Talking Points Memo — ... We've got a lot happening today -- the Tea Party extravaganza on Capitol Hill, with protestors now roaming the halls, and this horrific mass shooting incident at Ford Hood, details of which are just emerging. But we also have more news on negotiations in the senate over the health care bill -- and a group of Dem moderates possibly coalescing into their own faction. ...

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