Nelson (D-Ne) leans toward health debate

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON - Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., seems to be leaning toward a vote in favor of bringing health care legislation up on the Senate floor.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is expected to unveil a health care bill later today that includes a new government-run health insurance option, with a vote on whether to begin debate on it later in the week.

Nelson opposes the public option, but said he could vote to begin debate even on a bill he disagrees with, if he believes it can be amended.

"If you don’t like the bill, then why would you block your own opportunity to amend it or to improve it? Why would you stop other senators from doing the job they’re elected to do - debate, consider amendments, take action on an issue affecting every American?" Nelson asked.

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[LiberalAndProud]

1. Good.

That is the word I've been waiting to hear from Ben.

[Winterblues]

2. I hope he is directing his questions to Lieberman..

Good for him..

[annabanana]

3. huh . .I thought THAT vote was a "given"..

It's the one for cloture that I thought he was threatening . .