Reid Close to Unveiling Health Care Reform Bill
source: http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/reid-says-hes-close-to-unveiling-health-bi...
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The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, said Tuesday that he was close to unveiling his health care bill and that Democrats remained committed to passing it. But asked if he had the 60 votes needed to bring up the bill for debate on the Senate floor, Mr. Reid was a not entirely certain.
“I feel cautiously optimistic that we can do that,” Mr. Reid said at a news conference.
Aides said that Mr. Reid was awaiting one more cost analysis by the Congressional Budget Office. Mr. Reid then plans to present the bill and the cost study to the Democratic caucus before holding a news conference to make the legislation public.
A first procedural vote could be held on Friday or Saturday.
“We’re all eager to hear the final word from C.B.O., but I’m confident we’ll be introducing in the next little while a bill that cuts costs, stops insurance company abuses and provides affordable choices for all Americans,” Mr. Reid said Tuesday.
Even as Democrats remain divided on some crucial issues, such as the proposal to create a government-run insurance plan, Mr. Reid insisted that his caucus was intent on passing landmark legislation.
“Based on the talk in the caucus today, our purpose and resolve remain strong,” he said. “We’re energized. We stand on the doorstep of delivering historic reform to the American people.”
http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/reid-says-hes-close-to-unveili...
Harry Reid energized? Hell just froze over.
“I feel cautiously optimistic that we can do that,” Mr. Reid said at a news conference.
Aides said that Mr. Reid was awaiting one more cost analysis by the Congressional Budget Office. Mr. Reid then plans to present the bill and the cost study to the Democratic caucus before holding a news conference to make the legislation public.
A first procedural vote could be held on Friday or Saturday.
“We’re all eager to hear the final word from C.B.O., but I’m confident we’ll be introducing in the next little while a bill that cuts costs, stops insurance company abuses and provides affordable choices for all Americans,” Mr. Reid said Tuesday.
Even as Democrats remain divided on some crucial issues, such as the proposal to create a government-run insurance plan, Mr. Reid insisted that his caucus was intent on passing landmark legislation.
“Based on the talk in the caucus today, our purpose and resolve remain strong,” he said. “We’re energized. We stand on the doorstep of delivering historic reform to the American people.”
http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/reid-says-hes-close-to-unveili...
Harry Reid energized? Hell just froze over.
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