Reuters | How Harry Reid shepherded healthcare reform through the Senate Los Angeles Times The Democratic leader's unusual grasp of the institution and of colleagues' individual needs enabled him to bargain and smooth the path to victory. By Noam N. Levey and janet hook Reporting from Washington - Rahm Emanuel was agitated. ... US Senate on verge of passing healthcare bill How will Senate vote affect health premiums? |
Parties Stay United as Health Bill Clears Steps in Senate New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The Senate voted 60 to 39 early Tuesday on three steps leading up to a final vote on sweeping health care legislation later this week. Democrats remained united in favor; Republicans united in ... Health Care: Key Differences Between House and Senate Bills US Senate votes for healthcare bill White House confident of health overhaul enactment |
Kansas City Star | The Price Is Right? Payoffs for Senators Typical in Health Care Bill FOXNews While Sen. Ben Nelson got a particularly juicy concession -- permanent and full federal aid for his state's expanded Medicaid population -- in the health care bill, support from a slew of other senators likewise came with its price. Monday: Sen. ... Democrats Pin 2010 Hopes on Bill |
Reuters | Nelson Accused of Selling Vote on Health Bill for Nebraska Pay-Off FOXNews What started as Sen. Ben Nelson's personal stand against covering abortion with taxpayer money translated, somehow, into millions of dollars in federal aid for his home state -- drawing criticism that his vote was bought. What started as Sen. ... Senate Democrats seek to seal health care overhaul Senate healthcare bill set to pass by Christmas To sway Nelson, a hard-won compromise on abortion issue |
Reuters | Democrats Clinch a Deal on Health Bill New York Times A plow cleared snow on Capitol Hill on Saturday. The Senate was in session to vote on a defense bill during a big Washington-area storm. By ROBERT PEAR, DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and CARL HULSE WASHINGTON â€" Senate Democrats said on Saturday that they had ... Holdout Nelson agrees to back healthcare bill Nelson supports health bill after tough bargaining Nelson Says He Will Support Health Bill, Become 60th Yes Vote |
Globe and Mail | Obama Urges World to Unite Behind Climate Pact as Talks Falter Voice of America US President Barack Obama told world leaders at the final day of the Copenhagen climate change conference Friday it is time for 'the nations of the world to come together behind a common purpose.' Photo: AP Noting that time is running out Friday, ... President Obama warns leaders over climate summit deal Obama Tries to R » |
Reuters | Hillary Clinton Pledges $100B for Developing Countries New York Times COPENHAGEN -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has promised the United States will help raise $100 billion annu » |
