Democrats Need Unity on Health Care Bill

Democrats are still attempting to find a strategy that will allow them to push the planned health care overhaul through by the end of this year. One day after Harry Reid, Majority Leader, announced that the health care bill would include the option of a government health insurance plan, a number of moderates in his party voiced their concern. Reid requires every Democrat in order to break filibusters that the Republican party is planning. Some of the moderates have refused to say whether they will stick with their party on procedural votes.

“We are a long way from reaching conclusion,” said Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D.

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