Page 67 - Max Kellerman News Today

finally after all of this time, passing health reform. a strategy that includes using budget reconciliation rules so that the majority could get around the republican filibuster. a strategy that says, in effect, if we go around the filibuster, we might be able to put the idea of publix health insurance option and compete with private insurance had seemed like it was off the table. thats because it had been traded away in the senate in search of conservative votes. dont forget, there is...

it says, quote, senator reid has always and continues to support the public option as a way to drive down costs and create competition. that is why he included the measure in his original health care proposal. if a decision is made to use reconciliation to advance health care, senator reid will work with the white house, the house and members of his caucus in an effort to craft a public option that can overcome procedural obstacles and secure enough votes. again, that statement from se...

health insurance without republican support. his office releasing a statement tonight, just to make sure this is in context, i want you to hear the full statement. it says -- that comes on the news of kathleen sebelius saying that -- the obama administration is willing to fight for the option if the senate puts it on the table. >> the private insurance company has done a great job. these 18 democratic senators want to bring that back. if that happens, will the administration fight for ...

Latest updates on this topic.

Latest updates on this topic.

Latest updates on this topic.

Latest updates on this topic.

Latest updates on this topic.

Latest updates on this topic.

Latest updates on this topic.