by Bill Scher | Mar 24, 2010 | Blog, Economy
The tripartisan trio of Senators John Kerry, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham are busily shopping around a draft climate protection bill to their colleagues in hopes of securing 60 votes. Politico reports today that the current draft is "it’s chock-full of sweeteners...
by Bill Scher | Mar 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
Popularity Swells For New Health Care Law Ezra Klein notes polls suggest that health care is more popular after passage than before: "Voters like success, the media covers winners more positively than losers, and people take their cues from outcomes. The first poll...
by Bill Scher | Mar 23, 2010 | Blog
President Barack Obama has just signed into law comprehensive health care reform, expanding coverage to 32 million Americans, cutting the deficit by over $1 trillion, and codifying the principle that every American has the right to affordable health insurance. The...
by Bill Scher | Mar 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
President Signs Health Care Bill Today, Senate To Begin Reconciliation President to sign health care bill today, prepares victory lap strategy. LAT: "Obama is to sign the healthcare bill in a ceremony Tuesday. Two days later, he'll travel to Iowa City, where as a...
by Bill Scher | Mar 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Majority Will Passes Historic Health Care Reforms Senate health care bill clears House with votes to spare. NYT: "House Democrats approved a far-reaching overhaul of the nation’s health system on Sunday, voting over unanimous Republican opposition to provide medical...
