Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson — the moderate Democrat whose opposition is holding up the Senate’s health care bill — says new language on abortion doesn’t satisfy his concerns.
Ben Nelson – Health care – United States Senate – Abortion – Health
Monthly Archives:: December 2009
Reid plans Christmas Eve passage of health bill
Senate Democratic leaders have laid out an ambitious timetable for passing the health care bill on Christmas Eve. But if they’re successful with their strategy, the vote that matters most and sets the stage for final passage would happen on Monday.
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Dems vow to close Medicare ‘doughnut hole’
Medicare’s coverage gap for prescription drugs has steadily gotten bigger since the benefit’s inception. But if Democrats have their way, the dreaded “doughnut hole” will shrink by $500 right away and go away altogether by 2019.
Medicare – Pr…
Congress probes Afghan trucking contract
Congress is investigating allegations that U.S. tax dollars are paid to warlords and the Taliban for security on supply routes used to truck food, water, fuel and ammunition to U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan – United States – Taliban…