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Senator Reid Supports Reconciliation, House Preps For Mark Up

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In a letter sent to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said he will use the reconciliation process to pass part of the health care reform bill. Leaders in the House also want to mark up a bill early next week, but are waiting for the CBO to release figures on their planned revisions to the bill.
read Reid Letter To McConnell    read Health Care Bill (H.R. 3590)    read CBO Revisions

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Senate Filibusters debated at think tank forums

Senate Filibusters debated at think tank forums

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Two Washington, D.C. think tanks examine the Congressional usage of filibusters. First, an AEI Politics Watch panel analyzes how filibusters have affected modern U.S. Senate procedures and mechanics. Then, the Center for American Progress Action Fund forum takes a look at how filibusters have become a tactical tool available to the minority.
A filibuster is the term used for an extended debate in the Senate which has the effect of preventing a vote.
Overhaul Bill Moves Forward Without Bipartisan agreement

Overhaul Bill Moves Forward Without Bipartisan agreement

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Senate Banking Cmte. Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) is expected to unveil his legislation for new financial regulations on Monday. Yesterday, Sen. Dodd said the Banking Cmte. will schedule a markup on the bill in Mid-March. Sen. Corker (R-TN) stated on Thursday the health care debate has forced Sen. Dodd to push forward with the legislation and expressed his disappointment with the decision.
watch AEI: Live on C-SPAN2 at 8:30am ET    watch CAP: Live on c-span.org at 9:30am ET
read Fox News: Democrats Seek to Abolish Filibusters
read Wash Post: Reid promises filibuster reform
watch Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Remarks    watch Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) Press Conference
read Bloomberg: Dodd Ends Talks

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