Durbin: I Don't Think A Vote On Health Care Will Be Possible Before Recess

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Durbin: I Don't Think A Vote On Health Care Will Be Possible Before Recess
By Brian Beutler - July 22, 2009, 5:21PM

For the last couple weeks, health care reformers have been grasping at a thin reed of hope that the Senate would vote on a reform bill before adjourning for August recess. That reed might have just disappeared altogether.

"We're going to take a little longer to get it right," said Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin according to The Hill. "Initially we had hoped for a full vote by then, but I don't think it's going to be possible."

As I noted earlier today, the Senate schedule--which will likely include a four day debate over the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor--leaves precious little room to complete a lengthy debate over health care legislation. Unless Democrats decide to delay recess, it looks like the Senate will not be voting on a complete bill until September.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/07/durbin-i-dont-think-a-vote-on-health-care-will-be-possible-before-recess.php?ref=fpb

[PSPS]

1. So delay the recess

[MtUpWithWngsAsEgles]

4. Second that

Why is no one pushing that Congress should remain in session if Healthcare is so important?

Congress will be the death of the US.

[DJ13]

2. Translation: "We want to see how high the insurers are willing to bid..."

"....to kill off a public option before we commit to reforming health care."

[bertman]

3. good one, DJ13. I think you're right. Sad to say.