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thehill.com - 10/29/2009
McConnell: Senate Dems stand in the way of their own healthcare bill
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Standing in the way of Senate Democrats' healthcare bill are the party's own moderate members, many of whom object to a public option in any form, the chamber's top Republican said Wednesday. And even if the majority party does manage to convince its top centrists to support their healthcare ...
huffingtonpost.com - 10/28/2009
Reid, Durbin Open To Majority Vote To Beat Health Care Filibuster
— huffingtonpost.com — As Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid works to cobble together the 60 votes he needs to overcome... an expected Republican attempt to block a floor vote on health care, there is still one powerful parliamentary weapon he could draw from his back pocket.  ... (more) Reid, Durbin Open To Majority Vote To Beat Health Care ...

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thehill.com - 10/26/2009
Lieberman: Health bill concern not based on Connecticut insurance companies
— thehill.com — Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), one of a handful of Senate wild cards in this fall’s healthcare reform... debate, says his concern about the Senate bill is based on the national deficit — not the insurers that dominate his state. The Connecticut senator ... (more) Lieberman: Health bill concern not based on Connecticut ...

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washingtonmonthly.com - 10/28/2009
Bayh endorses McConnell line on cloture
— washingtonmonthly.com — BAYH ENDORSES MCCONNELL LINE ON CLOTURE.... Democrats and other supporters of health care reform have a very... simple message for center-right Dems who oppose fixing the system: just let the Senate vote. The issue, of course, is cloture. Reform ... (more) Bayh endorses McConnell line on cloture

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