OWH: Nelson leans toward health debate
Nov 18, 04:27 PM CST
“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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“A Senate filibuster blocking debate on proposed health care reform legislation likely would lead to a worse bill, Sen. Ben Nelson said Wednesday.”
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