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How health care reform could fall apart

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid eked out 60 votes on a procedural motion to start the health care debate Saturday night – so there’s no guarantee he can pass a bill on the merits. And if he struggles, the reasons will be clear: deep divides among ...

From CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN,PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Harry Reid,  Bernie Sanders,  Mitch McConnell,  Barack Obama

Obama: Asia trip part of U.S. jobs push

President Obama saved one last message from his eight-day trip to Asia, telling Americans that he “will go anywhere” in pursuit of economic growth and jobs. “Hi. I’m recording this message from Seoul, South Korea, as I finish up my first presidential ...

From PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House

Permanent 'doc fix' unlikely

The American Medical Association gave Speaker Nancy Pelosi a huge boost earlier this month by endorsing her health care bill just days before the big vote. But it doesn’t look as if she’ll be able to return the favor. The House is expected to pass a ...

From PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: American Medical Association,  Nancy Pelosi,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Congress

Pelosi's hard push pays off

Nancy is the best thing that ever happened to the US Congress Now it's time for the Senate to pass a completely different bill. LULZ. Although I'm basically a pro-lifer, Pelosi is a walking advertisement for abortions. The House Ethics Committee likes ...

From JOHN BRESNAHAN,PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  8 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  U.S. Democratic Party,  House Financial Services Committee,  Congressional Budget Office,  Barack Obama

POTUS to House Dems: 'Push forward'

If this Bill passes, you no longer have any FREEDOMS left. Are you really willing to give them up for PelosiCare? Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on ...

From PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Ways and Means Committee,  David Lee Camp,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party

Bishops' backing may get bill to 218

House leaders have won the backing of the nation’s Catholic bishops for health reform, a critical last-minute boost that could give the bill enough momentum – and enough votes – for passage as early as Saturday. As they awaited President Barack ...

From PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Barack Obama,  Steny Hoyer,  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,  Louise Slaughter

Saturday Pulse: A Democratic drama

House Dems strike abortion deal Immigration still an issue The politics of no: Pelosi has a 17-vote buffer and 20 Dems lean "no," meaning she needs virtually every undecided CHRIS FRATES & PATRICK O'CONNOR on November 7, 2009 @ 7:14 AM ...

From CHRIS FRATES,PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: White House,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Nancy Pelosi

Hoyer: Dems still shy of 218 votes

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said he still expects his chamber to approve health care bill on Saturday, but concedes that the vote could be delayed. Photo: AP Majority Leader Steny Hoyer still expects the House to approve its ...

From PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Steny Hoyer,  Barack Obama,  Brad Ellsworth

Pelosi still dealing as vote nears

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has conjured up plenty of old ghosts since launching the health care fight back in July, invoking Democrats who laid the foundation for this year’s push — like Franklin Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. Photo: AP ...

From PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  White House,  Nancy Pelosi,  Franklin D. Roosevelt,  Harry S. Truman

Chambers seek common ground

If it seems like the public insurance option and taxes are the only major differences between the House and Senate health care bills, think again. The White House and congressional Democrats have long expected to make the tough decisions during the ...

From CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN,PATRICK O'CONNOR, The Politico,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: White House,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Barack Obama,  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,  Max Baucus

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