Reid says will use "reconciliation" on healthcare

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Source: Reuters

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100311/pl_nm/us_usa_healthcare_reid_1

Reid says will use "reconciliation" on healthcare

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid formally notified Republicans on Thursday that he will attempt to pass the final changes to a healthcare overhaul through the budget process of reconciliation.

The process, used in the past by Republicans, requires only a simple majority in the 100-member Senate, bypassing the need for 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles.

"We plan to use the regular budget reconciliation process that the Republican caucus has used many times," Reid said in his letter. "Keep in mind that reconciliation will not exclude Republicans from the legislative process."

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Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100311/pl_nm/us_usa_healthcare_reid_1

[Ian David]

1. I'll believe Dickless Harry when I see him actually DO it. n/t

[Mithreal]

8. Reasonable position. I have my fingers crossed hoping Reid doesn't.

Ack, doesn't have his fingers crossed. My English is my first language.

[troubledamerican]

12. Rove just sent Harry a loud message today via his family...

[Cetacea]

14. hmm...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_anthrax_attacks

"You WILL pass the Patriot Act...'

[AlinPA]

2. They will complain louder, he will back off and say he "doesn't want to anger his friends on

the other side of the aisle"....

[Festivito]

10. He needs an FDR moment and WELCOME THEIR ANGER.

Just like FDR said.

[troubledamerican]

13. Hoping Reid will "go FDR" is like hoping the NRA will "go Buddhist"

[Festivito]

15. Will the NRA find the way? Naw. Harry might. /nt

[Blue Owl]

3. Harry says a lot of things

:eyes:

n/t

[Mithreal]

7. True, but we have been doing our work. Of course, we'll see.

http://whipcongress.com/

[Beetwasher]

4. Umm, Shouldn't These Stories Clarify That The Bill ALREADY PASSED

with a SUPERMAJORITY.

They sort of say it, but it's easy to misinterpret. I think it should be clearer.

[Tx4obama]

5. That is one of my biggest pet peeves

All day long on TV they talk about 'passing the health care bill in reconciliation' -- which is WRONG WRONG WRONG.
The bill did pass already in the Senate with 60 votes.
The only thing going to reconciliation is 'The Fix' bill.

[Mithreal]

6. Agreed, very good point! Should be screaming that.

:hi:

[defendandprotect]

9. Now all we need is PO, MEDICARE FOR ALL . .. and/or Medicare buy in . . .

[troubledamerican]

11. So we WILL steamroll, but NOT for a public option. Tells you all you need to know.