The Public Option Makes Progress
Sen. Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, announced on Oct. 26 that he is moving forward with a plan for healthcare reform that includes a public option, and allows for states to opt-out of the public program if they choose.
The announcement means Reid is confident he would be able to garner the 60 votes necessary to block a filibuster against the healthcare bill. There are currently 60 Democrats in the Senate, and Reid would need every one of them to vote with him to pass the legislation.
The healthcare debate has been the main issue on Congress' agenda throughout the past year. And now that several proposals have passed the House and Senate committees, it will likely move to the floors of the House and Senate in the weeks ahead.
Photo (c) Office of Sen. Harry Reid
The announcement means Reid is confident he would be able to garner the 60 votes necessary to block a filibuster against the healthcare bill. There are currently 60 Democrats in the Senate, and Reid would need every one of them to vote with him to pass the legislation.
The healthcare debate has been the main issue on Congress' agenda throughout the past year. And now that several proposals have passed the House and Senate committees, it will likely move to the floors of the House and Senate in the weeks ahead.
Photo (c) Office of Sen. Harry Reid
The Public Option Makes Progress originally appeared on About.com US Politics on Mon...
