by Bill Scher | Sep 22, 2009 | Blog
The Senate Finance Committee began its formal drafting of its version of health care reform. And after the initial round of opening statements, we still don't know where the votes fall on the public option. We know, of course, that the initial draft from Chairman Max...
by Bill Scher | Sep 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. Baucus Makes Concessions Before Today's Cmte Session Baucus agrees to increase subsidies, unclear who it would help. NYT: "The changes could add $28 billion to...
by Bill Scher | Sep 21, 2009 | Blog
Little noticed today -- why spoil a good "health care is in trouble" narrative? -- is the new Washington Post poll that shows the President's renewed push for reform is paying off in the "purple" state of Virginia. The poll was primarily about the governor's race, and...
by Bill Scher | Sep 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. Senate Finance Takes Up 564 Amendments Tuesday NYT frames Senate Finance health care debate as all about Sen. Snowe: "...one Republican, Senator Olympia J....
by Bill Scher | Sep 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. Dems & Snowe Prepare (Some) Changes To Baucus Bill Snowe, right-leaning Dem Senators release statement supportive of Baucus bill but short of endorsement....
