The Hill: Dems Expect CBO Score on Health Reform Today or Tomorrow

[flpoljunkie]

(Looks like it will be at least tomorrow.)

Dems expect CBO score on health reform today or tomorrow

By Michael O'Brien
03/10/10

Democrats expect a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score of their latest healthcare proposals today or tomorrow, a top House chairman said Wednesday.

Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, said that the majority is hoping to receive the final numbers on their health reform proposals soon, which would enable the legislation to move forward.

"I think we get a report back from the Congressional Budget Office today or tomorrow, and then we'll know the last few changes that need to be made to take it to the House and the Senate," Miller said during an appearance on CNBC.

But Miller, echoing other House Democratic leaders, pressed back against a White House deadline for the House to pass the Senate's healthcare bill before March 18th, when President Barack Obama leaves on an international trip.

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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/85935-dems-expect-cbo-score-on-health-reform-today-or-tomorrow

[jefferson_dem]

1. If so, tomorrow's going to be "HUGH".

Watch for the tipping point.

I suspect the score will also provide some ace talking points for the pro-reformers since some of the Repug "cost saving" measures are included.

[BlueIdaho]

2. Will a solid CBO report make reconciliation easier?

I see the party of no vows to slow walk reconciliation into the ground.

[flpoljunkie]

3. Certainly.