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Democrats snare 60 votes to move forward on health care; Landrieu, Lincoln to vote 'yes'
Nov 21st, 2009 - baltimoresun
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a show of unity, Senate Democrats sealed a 60-vote majority needed to advance health care legislation Saturday ahead of an evening showdown with Republicans...
Democrats Press Ahead on Debate Before Health Vote
Nov 21st, 2009 - New York Times
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats made a forceful case on Saturday for legislation to revamp the nation's health care system, condemning the practices of insurers and...
Senate Democrats push crucial health vote
Nov 20th, 2009 - Boston
WASHINGTON - With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial test vote tonight on their sweeping health care bill, with wavering moderates appearing to be falling in line.
One of three uncommitted centrists...Moderate Democrats under a lot of pressure on healthcare
Nov 20th, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor
Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s office phone lines have been tied up for weeks, but today - on the eve of a key vote to take up the Democratic healthcare reform - the lines have been jammed solid. For those callers that could wait out the busy signals...
Senate Democrats Rounding Up Votes for Crucial Healthcare Test
Nov 20th, 2009 - baltimoresun
Washington Bureau - NOAM N. LEVEYReporting from Washington Senate Democratic leaders, having negotiated critical last-minute commitments, Friday stood on the verge of...
Senate Democrats videos from YouTube:
2:31Robert Byrd: The Dean of the Senate
Senator Robert Byrd, Democrat of West Virginia, who is already the longest-serving senator in US history, has now surpassed Carl Hayden as the longest-serving member of Congress in history, combining his terms in both the House and the Senate.
3:53Introducing the Patient Protection and Affordability Act
... Senate Democrats healthcare health care insurance reform
16:31Tom Coburn and John Barrasso Talk About The Senate Democrats' Health Care Bill
Senator Tom Coburn, MD, and Senator John Barrasso, MD, discuss the 2074-page Senate Democrats' health care reform bill. It will raise Americans' taxes, raise insurance premiums, and cut Medicare.
8:50DeMint Amendment to Audit Federal Reserve Blocked by Senate Leadership
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) is blocked by Senate Democrat Leadership from having a vote on his amendment to audit the Federal Reserve, based on a bill authored by Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) in the House ...
Senate Democrats from WikiPedia:
The Senate Democratic Caucus (or Conference) is the formal organization of the current 58 Democratic Senators in the United States Senate. In the 111th Congress, the Democratic Caucus additionally includes two independent senators who formally caucus with the Democrats for the purpose of committee assignments and Senate organization, bringing the total to 60. The primary organizational front for Democrats in the Senate, its primary function is communicating the party's message to and unifying all of its members. Caucus leadership consists of Senator Harry Reid (NV) as Chairman and Senate Majority Leader, Senator Dick Durbin (IL) as Whip or Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Charles Schumer (NY) as Vice-Chairman, and Senator Patty Murray (WA) as Secretary. The two independent members are Senators Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
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