
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
One of the last three uncommitted Democrats, Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, said he would vote to begin debate on the Senate's health care bill; meanwhile, the Republican opposition opened a new front: rationing.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Sen. Blanche Lincoln said Friday morning she has not decided whether she's going to vote to allow debate to start on the health care reform bill, despite reports that she had informed party leaders of her decision.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
The road to health care reform, it seems, passes through Nebraska, Arkansas and Louisiana. And maybe Maine.
Reid presses moderates on Obama agenda
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Three undecided, moderate Democrats face new pressure to support the bill, which would extend coverage to 94 percent of Americans.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Senate Democrats' health care bill will cover 31 million, cost of $849 billion.
Coburn, Barrasso cite limits on treatments, controls on care
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
The two physicians who serve in the Senate don't sound like other Republican lawmakers when they talk about the debate over reforming the nation's health care system.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Senate Republicans say they're prepared to file dozens of amendments on the health care bill Democrats send to the floor, targeting proposals to cut Medicare spending and increase taxes, warning that the Democrats' overhaul plans will raise insurance premiums for all Americans.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
The lone Republican to vote for the House Democrats' health care reform bill said he voted his conscience, putting aside concerns about the cost in hopes of providing health care access to all Americans.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
One insurance plan Sen. Edward M. Kennedy championed ironically is one of the biggest obstacles to reaching the comprehensive health care reform he advocated.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Former President Clinton, whose own attempt to reform the nation's health care system fell apart in the early 1990s, urged Senate Democrats to overcome their differences to pass health care reform.