Ben Nelson
Ben Nelson: Obama’s Health Care Timing “A Mistake”
Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, the final vote secured by his fellow Democrats in support of health care legislation in the Senate, told a home state newspaper that President Obama’s decision to make health care reform his first major legislative effort was “a mistake” and the president should have spent more time fixing the struggling U.S. […]
60 Votes Hold Up In Win For Senate Health Bill
The Senate’s version of health care reform legislation passed another key test on the road to President Obama’s desk in a 60-40 party-line vote that took place a little after midnight on Monday morning.
The successful vote was to end debate on a compromise bill that was only assured of success on Saturday when the last […]
And Nelson Makes 60…
(Associated Press)
Nebraska centrist Sen. Ben Nelson finalized a deal late Friday night with fellow Senate Democrats that makes him the crucial 60th vote for health care legislation in the Senate, ensuring its passage in that chamber. Nelson said on Saturday in prepared remarks to reporters that he “intend(s) to vote…for health care reform.”
“Change is […]
Senate Health Puzzle Falling Into Place Amidst Presidential Push
There was palpable progress on Tuesday for the White House and Senate Democrats in the drawn out bid to cobble together the 60 votes needed to pass health care legislation without Republican obstruction. The shift took place in the aftermath of a dramatic closed-door meeting between President Obama and all 60 members of the Democratic, […]
Senate Health Bill On Shaky Ground As President’s Holiday Deadline Looms
Striking weekend developments have dramatically altered the state of negotiations on the Senate version of health care legislation and the compromise bill Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced earlier this month specifically to woo moderates in a bid for 60 filibuster-proof votes.
Despite an initial positive reaction, Connecticut Independent Joe Lieberman has told Reid personally that he […]
Senate Finds “Agreement” On Health Care Bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced late on Tuesday that a “broad agreement” has been reached with the so-called “gang of ten,” a group of mostly moderate senators negotiating on a health care compromise. The deal means a new version of the Senate health care reform bill will soon be released that could put reform […]
Nelson, Senate Dems Set For Abortion Showdown
Another major test for the fragile Senate health care bill will come on Monday as the brewing fight over abortion comes to a head with debate beginning on a controversial abortion amendment put forward by arguably the most important moderate player in the push for reform.
Debate will open on Nebraska Democrat Ben Nelson’s abortion provision […]
Moderates Give, Take In Dems’ New Quest For 60
Senate Democrats, fresh off of their Saturday win in pushing forward debate on their version of health care legislation, are beginning a new lobbying push for a new round of support from key moderates.
With Saturday’s successful vote to continue debate on Harry Reid’s reform bill Democrats face a new test to secure the coveted 60 […]
“This Weekend, I Will Vote For the Motion To Proceed”
Sen. Ben Nelson announced on Friday that he will support the first key vote for the Senate’s version of health care legislation and vote “yes” on Saturday night to continue debate on the bill.
Nelson is one of three moderate Democrats in the Senate that has been lobbied by Majority Leader Harry Reid and the White […]
Senate Bill, Cost Revealed In Major Step For Health Care Reform
The push for health care legislation on Capitol Hill took another significant step forward on Wednesday night as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid officially unveiled the Senate version of a health care bill after the Congressional Budget Office finally delivered long-awaited cost and savings estimates for the legislation.
The CBO estimates gave Democrats and the White […]
