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***Leave No Doubt*** · 11-22-2009, 01:57 PM

Healthcare reform faces challenges in Senate | U.S. | Reuters

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On Saturday, Senate Democrats gathered the 60 votes needed to open floor debate on the plan, which would make the biggest changes in the $2.5 trillion healthcare system in 40 years. It is the Obama administration's top domestic policy initiative.

No Republicans backed the procedural motion and a handful of conservative Democrats, whose votes were crucial, supported the floor debate but remained uncommitted to the bill itself.

efin98 · 11-22-2009, 03:48 PM

This was inevitable...it isn't a done deal yet. Democrats have people "uncommitted", which is never a good sign for a controversial bill in an upcoming election year.

***IcyPatriot*** · 11-22-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by efin98

This was inevitable...it isn't a done deal yet. Democrats have people "uncommitted", which is never a good sign for a controversial bill in an upcoming election year.

Uncommitted also could mean more straight cash homie.

efin98 · 11-22-2009, 09:39 PM

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Uncommitted also could mean more straight cash homie.

Or they are under fire at home...1/3rd are up for reelection in 12 months, the bill, any speeches for or against it, and any votes for or against it will come back to bite them hard in the election.

***IcyPatriot*** · 11-23-2009, 06:51 PM

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Or they are under fire at home...1/3rd are up for reelection in 12 months, the bill, any speeches for or against it, and any votes for or against it will come back to bite them hard in the election.

Very true ... but if you're tired ... get promised a judgeship ... one vote sets you up very nice.

***Leave No Doubt*** · 11-23-2009, 07:12 PM

I agree with you guys, there's too much money being thrown around (in both directions), deals being made... just pray the bill morphs into something else, something that won't put the final nail in our economic coffins.