Reid Says Will Use "reconciliation" On Healthcare

Center For American ProgressReid says will use "reconciliation" on healthcareReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid formally notified Republicans on Thursday that he will attempt to pass the final changes to a healthcare overhaul through the budget process of reconciliation. The process, used in the past by ...Liberals Clamor for Filibuster Rule ChangeCBS NewsSenate Democrats Weigh Linkage of Student Loan, Health Care BillsCQPolitics.comReid may seek filibuster changes in 2011United LibertyMarket News International -The New Mexico Independent -FOXNewsall 73 news articles »

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