 | Leahy Debates Senate Health Insurance Reform Plan On Saturday, November 21, 2009, in a rare weekend session, Senator Leahy spoke during floor debate on the Senate's health insurance reform p... On Saturday, November 21, 2009, in a rare weekend session, Senator Leahy spoke during floor debate on the Senate's health insurance reform plan. By a vote of 60 to 39, the Senate voted to end a filibuster by the Senate Republicans on a procedural vote to move to debate on the health insurance plan. Senator Leahy voted against the filibuster, in support of moving to debate on this legislation. You can read Leahy's full statement here: leahy.senate.gov Views: 173 |
 | Floor Debate on H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care For America Act: Chairman Waxman Rep. Henry Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivers his comments during the floor debate on HR 3962, the Afford... Rep. Henry Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivers his comments during the floor debate on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care For America Act, on November 7, 2009. Views: 294 |
 | President Obama Hosts a Health Reform Town Hall in Ohio NOTE: the audio on this instance drops out at around 15 min. Please visit vimeo.com for the full video. President Obama holds a town hall fo... NOTE: the audio on this instance drops out at around 15 min. Please visit vimeo.com for the full video. President Obama holds a town hall focused on health insurance reform in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The President addresses how health insurance reform is essential to our financial security, and explains how his plan will benefit all Americans, including those who already have insurance. After his opening remarks, the President takes a variety of questions from the audience, including questions ... Views: 18,996 |
 | Reid Discusses Health Insurance Reform Bill & Public Option Nevada Senator Harry Reid today discussed the status of the health insurance reform bill he has been working on with Senators Dodd and Baucu... Nevada Senator Harry Reid today discussed the status of the health insurance reform bill he has been working on with Senators Dodd and Baucus and the White House. Reid announced today that he is sending a bill to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that includes a public option giving states the choice to opt-out. When the CBO has finished scoring the combined Senate bill, Reid will bring the bill to the floor for an open debate and amendment process. Views: 913 |
 | Floor Debate on H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care For America Act: Rep. Andrews Rep. Rob Andrews, Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, delivers his comments during the floor debate on HR ... Rep. Rob Andrews, Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, delivers his comments during the floor debate on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care For America Act on November 7, 2009. Views: 11 |
 | Sen. Franken Delivers Major Speech on Health Care (Clips) Sen. Franken delivered his second speech on the Senate floor. The topic was the urgent need for comprehensive health care reform. As the Sen... Sen. Franken delivered his second speech on the Senate floor. The topic was the urgent need for comprehensive health care reform. As the Senate prepares to bring a health care reform bill to the floor, Sen. Franken delivered his first speech on the issue to define his priorities as he participates in this debate. Views: 617 |
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