Eliot Engel to vote yes for the health care bill.

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Engel Declares Himself A Yes
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/engel-declares-himself-a-yes.php

Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) announced on MSNBC this morning that he will vote for the health care bill.

Engel, who voted yes in November, had been holding back his vote over Medicaid reimbursements to New York. Engel was worried that the Senate bill would reimburse states with under-performing Medicaid programs at 100 percent, while keeping New York's reimbursement level the same. New York offers Medicaid to those earning up to 200% of the poverty level.

"Upon reviewing the bill, I am satisfied the bill has moved a great deal toward the House bill in terms of compensating my state and doing the right thing for health care," he said. "So I determined this morning, and this is the first time I'm announcing it, I will vote for the bill."


Dem Rep. Boccieri Switches From No To Yes On Health Care Bill
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/dem-rep-boccieri-switches-from-no-to-yes-on-health-care-bill.php

Health Care Whip Count Live Updates: Will Reform Bill Have The Votes?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/19/health-care-whip-count-li_n_505709.html