Talkingpointsmemo: Mark Up to Continue on Energy and Commerce Committee

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Mark Up To Continue On Energy And Commerce Committee

By Brian Beutler - July 24, 2009, 5:37PM

Here's the latest--though not to say final--word on the status of health care negotiations in the House. If you were wondering why the Energy and Commerce Committee would go live with a district-by-district analysis of the impact health care reform will have on its members, that's because it now looks like Waxman will not be fast-tracking the legislation by bypassing the panel altogether.

After several hours of chaos, it seems as if there's been something of a rapprochement between leaders and Blue Dogs and the mark-up process will continue next week. But as today's developments should make abundantly clear, with tensions this high anything can change.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/07/mark-ups-to-continue-on-energy-and-commerce-committee.php

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1. YES!!!

Markup's back on! That means it looks like a deal's been cut, and most likely, the Blue Cross Dems were forced to cave. They had to accept the MedPAC compromise, and stop stalling the bill!

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2. Kicking again!

Markup's been canceled for day after day because of this pissing contest - hearing that they're resuming markup is DAMNED GOOD NEWS!!!

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3. K&R

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