We know that Blanche Lincoln came through on Saturday night, but her vote on future bill progression is anything but assured. So what's really going on?
First, she's facing a tough re-election campaign, and there are at least seven Republicans challenging or considering challenging her. Most lack statewide name [...]
I mentioned on Saturday night that I thought Senator Menendez's speech was the very best, and the argument we should use as the process moves forward. Imagine him as the face of progress and what it means to be a Democrat working for all Americans.
Sorry it took so long [...]
Democratic leaders secured the last votes needed to move ahead on historic health care reform legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic policy initiative.
In long-awaited speeches, two centrist Democratic senators said they would stand with their party and [...]
The main story, which includes Markey's only interview after her vote, is here:
http://www.coloradoan.com/arti...
There's also an analysis that looks at the political [...]
10:00: The debating on the amendments is over. Voting now on the Stupak anti-abortion amendment, which bars federal subsidies from going to plans that cover abortion, which essentially prevents coverage for abortions in any of the new health care plans.
10:05: NO up 90-73. 11 Dems voting Yes. Some GOP [...]
