Monday, October 26, 2009

Sens. say health bill endgame in sight - Alex Isenstadt - POLITICO.com

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By ALEX ISENSTADT

Senate Democrats are close to obtaining the 60 votes they need to pass a sweeping health care overhaul package, a key Democrat said Sunday.

"I think we're close to getting the 60 votes we need to move forward," said New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.

Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Schumer said that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid – whom he called a “wizard” at counting votes - was rallying support around a bill that would allow states to opt-out of a government-run public-insurance option.
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