RSSReid’s public option plan splits Democrats
From: The Washington Times | October 28, 2009
Senate Democrats remain divided over Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plan to establish a national health insurance program run by the government, signaling that Capitol Hill leaders could have a difficult time scraping together enough votes for passage. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, an independent who typically votes with Democrats, became the first to declare that he would join a Republican filibuster to block passage of a bill that enacts a national public option. But he left room for negotiation, saying he doesn’t oppose state-based programs or cooperatives. Other moderate Democrats in both the House and Senate remain skeptical of plans …
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