| Jamie Dupree |
No Health Amendments?
At the end of a Friday morning news conference on health care reform, Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised the possibility of not allowing any amendments to be offered on the House floor to the Democratic health care bill.
Pelosi was asked by a reporter about abortion and health care reform, as a group of anti-abortion Democrats led by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) want to tighten language on federal money going to abortion servies.
While she didn't really answer that specific question, Pelosi did leave open the option of allowing no amendments during the House floor debate on health reform:
"We're just finishing our policy on this legislation, we haven't even gone into the procedure as to what will be on the floor, if there even are any amendments on the floor," the Speaker said.
The number of amendments or alternatives will be up to Pelosi and other Democratic leaders, as unlike in the Senate, the House can strictly control that part of the debate.
What others are saying
- TruthI just love these self appointed keepers of the truth. With such insight, perhaps they should get journalism degrees and acquire the experience required to do the job. Then we could all benefit from their special insight.
Jamie, you are doing a great job. But I'll bet you already know this. - more Jamie detailed reporting neededJamie, I dare you to report how many times Republicans "needed" 60 votes in the Senate when they were in charge to get something they wanted. I just love it when you report facts based on your special reporting skills. Looking forward to it!
- the public option public choice for me not you55 Republican members of congress currently have single payer health care insurance that they dont want you or me to be able to choose. Jamie, please report more on the congressmen who are on medicare and similar public choice tax payer paid health insurance. Do some reporting thanks.
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