Landrieu Will Vote to Support Health Care Bill Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu says she will vote "yes" on a crucial test vote on the health care bill. The Louisiana lawmaker made the long-awaited announcement in a speech on the Senate floor Saturday. (Time.com)
Historic health care bill nears key Senate vote Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, announced in speeches a few hours apart on the Senate floor they would vote to clear the way for what is expected to be a bruising, full-scale health care debate after Thanksgiving. At a 10-year cost approaching 1 trillion, the measure is designed to extend coverage to roughly 31 million who lack it, crack down on insurance company practices that deny benefits, and curtail the growth of spending on medical care nationally. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
US healthcare bill clears Senate test Nov 22, 2009
Efforts to get the vote passed had focused on three centrist Democrats - Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana - who expressed doubts about the bill. Sen Nelson said on Friday he would back the procedural vote, but Senators Lincoln and Landrieu declared themselves available only hours before it was due to take place. (BBC News -- Americas)
Healthcare bill passes first U.S. Senate test Nov 22, 2009
The Democratic victory was assured earlier in the day when the party's last two holdouts, Blanche Lincoln and Mary Landrieu, said they would support the motion but would not commit to backing the final bill without changes. "I believe that it is more important that we begin this debate to improve our nation's healthcare system for all Americans rather than just simply drop the issue and walk away," Lincoln said in a speech hours before the vote. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Obama health drive faces critical vote Nov 22, 2009
The heated debate was unlikely to sway the most-watched wavering Democrats, Louisiana's Mary Landrieu and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, whose vote was perhaps most in doubt because she faces a tough reelection campaign in 2010. On Thursday, another swing-vote Democrat, Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska, said he would vote with his party on Saturday while warning he might side with Republicans in subsequent fights. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Senate to debate health Nov 22, 2009
Those senators Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, and Ben Nelson of Nebraska have signaled a willingess to join Republicans if their proposed changes to core provisions of the bill are defeated. Nelson has said he wants tougher restrictions on federal monies subsidizing abortions, mirroring language the House of Representatives added to its version of the bill when it approved it in a 220-215 squeaker November 7. (iAfrica.com)
Senate Democrats vote to bring health bill to floor for debate Nov 22, 2009
Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana voted with the rest of the 60 members of their caucus to support a procedural motion to begin debate. Though strictly parliamentary, the vote marks a milestone in the quest for health care reform reignited by President Obama's election. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama health drive clears key Senate hurdle Nov 22, 2009
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Senate Votes on Health Care Reform Bill Tonight Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu of Louisiana has suggested she'll support the move to debate, but Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas has been careful to avoid taking a public position. (W-USA News, DC)
Democrats Now Have 60 Votes for Healthcare Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, said she would vote yes. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Landrieu to Vote to Begin Debate Nov 22, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Nov. 21, 2009, 1:08 p.m.. announced on the floor Saturday that she would vote to kill a GOP-led filibuster designed to prevent a major health care overhaul from coming up for debate. (Roll Call)
Dear Fellow Guinea Pig Nov 22, 2009
One of the key Senate Democrats to jump late onto the bandwagon, as of yesterday supporting moving ahead with the debate, is Mary Landrieu of Louisiana. Of course, there is that little known provision in the bill that would hand $100 million to the state of Louisiana to help cover the costs of Medicaid. (Townhall.com)
Democratic senators stay with Reid so far Nov 22, 2009
and Mary Landrieu (La ... Mary Landrieu didn t come cheap. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Landrieu Say's She'll Vote Yet on Healthcare Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu says she will vote "yes" on a crucial test vote on the health care bill. The Louisiana lawmaker made the long-awaited announcement in a speech on the Senate floor Saturday. (Newsmax)
Mary Landrieu Turncoat Nov 22, 2009
Last Updated on Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 - 07:38:34 pm CST. 2009 The Daily Iberian. (New Iberia, LA)
NYT: Sen. Lincoln at heart of debate Nov 22, 2009
Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, who revealed her position shortly before Mrs. Lincoln did, was considered safely in the Democratic fold, particularly after $100 million in added Medicaid money for her state was included in the measure. Republicans have nicknamed that provision the Louisiana Purchase. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senate Dems win key first vote on health care Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu and Blanche Lincoln added their support, Senate Democrats overcome Republicans' opposition to advancing the overhaul ... Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, announced they would join in clearing the way for a full debate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE: $300 MILLION FOR MY VOTE! Nov 22, 2009
Dana Milbank - Sweeteners for the South. Sweeteners for the South. (The Drudge Report)
Health overhaul narrowly advances Nov 22, 2009
Democratic leaders went to extraordinary lengths to gather the votes they needed, even inserting extra Medicaid money to help states affected by Hurricane Katrina, especially Louisiana - home to one of the key moderates, Senator Mary Landrieu. Yesterday, Landrieu defended the addition, which she said was necessary because the rush of insurance and building aid following the hurricane had distorted government calculations of her state s income levels, which are used to set Medicaid grants. (Boston Globe)
We're not No. 1 Nov 22, 2009
Mary Landrieu, who has taken $1,653,715. These senators are doing the bidding of the health care insurance companies. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Public health care is a Christian option Nov 22, 2009
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Nov 21, 2009 12:37 PM:" Well, both Robert Mattheis and Aana Marie Vigen may soon get just what they (and less than the majority of Americans) want. Blanche Lincoln (D) Arkansas and Mary Landrieu (D) Louisiana, ended their little dramatic performances by agreeing to vote for cloture on the Senate's massive so-called health-care reform bill.Considering their constituents were overwhelmingly against their doing as they've done, at least Landrieu may be looking for a new... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Schumer, centrists working on public option compromise Nov 22, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009. By Jeffrey Young - 11/21/09 09:57 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Senate Vote Under Way on 1st Test of Health Care Nov 22, 2009
Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana said they would vote to advance the bill. All 40 Republicans are expected to vote "no.". (ABC News -- Business)
Senate Health Bill Faces Crucial Vote Nov 22, 2009
In long-awaited speeches, Senators Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana said they would stand with their party and vote "yes" on the crucial test vote despite their reservations with elements of the 2,074-page bill aimed at remaking the nation's health care system. The two represent votes 59 and 60 for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (CBS News)
Sen. Reid: Opposition to health procedural vote is 'Orwellian' Nov 22, 2009
Reid: Opposition to health procedural vote is 'Orwellian' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Sunday, November 22, 2009. (TheHill.com)
Republicans Blast 'Bait and Switch' Obamacare Nov 21, 2009
Officials disclosed during the day that Reid had included in the bill a political sweetener for one of the three, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, in the form of $100 million to help her state cover health care costs for the poor. Given the political stakes, there was disagreement even about the bill's cost. (Newsmax)
Healthcare bill faces first U.S. Senate test Nov 21, 2009
Blanche Lincoln and Mary Landrieu, moderate Democrats from conservative Southern states where the overhaul is unpopular, remain publicly uncommitted. A third wavering Democrat, Ben Nelson, announced on Friday he would support moving to debate. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Senate Democrats eye key US health care victory Nov 21, 2009
" Democrats needed 60 votes to override any delaying tactics from Republicans and approve a resolution that would formally start the debate - a hurdle shaping up as the legislation's biggest test to date. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was already looking beyond the early skirmish to win the broader battle by courting a handful of swing-vote, centrist lawmakers to vote in favor of the overhaul itself. After next week's Thanksgiving holiday break, Reid will speak to individual... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Durbin changes tune on Sen. Lincoln Nov 21, 2009
Durbin changes tune on Sen. Lincoln - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. (TheHill.com)
Senate Democratic leaders close in on health care vote Nov 21, 2009
Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana to support a cloture vote on the so-called motion to proceed, although the two lawmakers have not formally announced their plans. With the backing of those three senators, Democratic leaders are all but assured of clearing the procedural hurdle, a key step if Congress is to send President Barack Obama a health-care bill by the end of January, as party leaders hope. (AZCentral -- News)
Health care rhetoric heats up Nov 21, 2009
" If Republicans stay unified in opposition to the bill, will need the support of all 58 Senate Democrats along with independent Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut to reach the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. Video: Analysts eye Senate health care bill Video: Reid touts bill as money saver RELATED TOPICS Two key moderates -- Sens. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Ben Nelson of Nebraska -- have refused to indicate publicly... (CNN)
Senate Democrats move on crucial health vote Nov 21, 2009
Senators Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana have been question marks in recent days ... Nelson had been one of just three question marks in recent days, along with fellow moderate Democrats Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. (Boston Globe)
What to expect in Saturday health care vote Nov 21, 2009
But Democratic leaders have some moderates to contend with: Ben Nelson of Nebraska, of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana. Earlier Wednesday, Reid met with the three moderates, who have expressed concerns about the cost and scope of reform proposals outlined in a bill that came out Wednesday. (CNN -- Health)
Senate Nears First Healthcare Vote Nov 21, 2009
Three Democratic senators -- Ben Nelson, Blanche Lincoln and Mary Landrieu -- are uncommitted on Saturday's vote, although Nelson and Landrieu said they were encouraged by Reid's approach. Nelson played down the vote's significance. (Newsmax)
Dems woo fence-sitters as first vote approaches Nov 21, 2009
Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. Landrieu has made comments suggesting she'd allow debate to begin so the spotlight was on Lincoln, who's facing a difficult re-election next year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Political Grapevine Nov 21, 2009
Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana has yet to say whether she will support the bill and Reid needs Landrieu's vote for passage. The Congressional Budget Office says the cost of the Louisiana subsidies in the bill totals $100 million. (Fox News)
Senate Embarks on Health Care Battle Nov 20, 2009
Democrats hold 58 seats in the Senate and two independents generally vote with them, but several moderate Democrats - Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas - have yet to commit to allowing debate to begin ... Mary Landrieu's (D-Louisiana) vote is being bought for 100 million (complicated language in the health bill- go figure) but you wouldn't know that unless you went to ABC.com where they actually did some investigative journalism. (CBS News)
Senate Health-Care Bill Estimated to Cost $849 B Nov 20, 2009
Mary Landrieu, (D, La. and Blanche Lincoln, (D, Ark. (SmartMoney)
Health Bill Contains Millions to Sway Sen. Landrieu Nov 20, 2009
Louisiana's Democratic senator, Mary Landrieu, has said she is undecided about the Democratic health care package. Reid needs the votes of all 60 Democratic senators for the Senate debate to begin. (Newsmax)
Abortion interjected into health debate Nov 20, 2009
Leaders were targeting three moderate Senate Democrats who have not yet committed to moving the bill: Arkansas' Blanche Lincoln, Nebraska's Ben Nelson and Louisiana's Mary Landrieu. If the bill does reach the floor, it will be subject to amendments. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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Republicans Oppose Breast Cancer Screening Limits - HUMAN EVENTS. Republicans Oppose Breast Cancer Screening Limits by 11/18/2009. (Human Events Online)
Republicans Blast 'Bait and Switch' Health Bill Nov 20, 2009
Officials disclosed during the day that Reid had included in the bill a political sweetener for one of the three, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, in the form of $100 million to help her state cover health care costs for the poor. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
$100 Million Payoff to Buy Sen. Landrieu's Vote... Nov 20, 2009
I am told the section applies to exactly one state: Louisiana, the home of moderate Democrat Mary Landrieu, who has been playing hard to get on the health care bill ... Senator Harry Reid, who drafted the bill, cannot pass it without the support of Louisianas Mary Landrieu ... The United States has had it's share of traitors to the nation and the citizens within in it's history, Benedict Arnold, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, Aaron Burr, Alger Hiss, Aldrich Ames, nearly all sold out their... (The Drudge Report)
Free Clinics Tied to Health Care Debate Nov 20, 2009
Mary Landrieu, a Democrat who has not said how she plans to vote on health care reform, while the Kansas clinic was chosen because it symbolized the need for health care in the Midwest, said Rich Stockwell, senior producer for "Countdown with Keith Olbermann.". "We hear the 46 million in this country without insurance over and over, but those people go largely unseen to most of us. By bringing them all to one place, or a very small percentage, on one day is showing, 'hey, you guys in Washington,... (ABC News -- Business)
Reid: Finish line on health care is finally in sight' Nov 19, 2009
Sixty votes are needed to begin debate on the measure, and Senate leaders said they're confident they will get the votes to proceed after talking with three wavering moderates, Arkansas' Blanche Lincoln, Louisiana's Mary Landrieu and Nebraska's Ben Nelson. Nelson said while he remained undecided, the possible Saturday vote shouldn't be seen as a judgment on the bill's substance. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Reid rushes to get votes for health care bill Nov 19, 2009
Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. Nelson and Landrieu appeared to be warming to Reid's strategy, Democratic aides said, provided certain concerns are addressed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
CBO puts Senate health bill cost at $849 billion Nov 19, 2009
Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, moderate Democrats who have expressed concerns about the measure. Nelson later issued a statement strongly suggesting he would vote with fellow Democrats on an initial showdown expected within days. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Republicans Oppose Breast Cancer Screening Limits Nov 19, 2009
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) yesterday announced its recommendation that women between the age of 40 and 50 years old, whose only risk factor is age, skip that yearly mammogram. While at first glance this may simply seem like a bad idea coming out of a flawed study, a closer look reveals a more ominous rationale behind the decision: cost savings. (Human Events Online)
Senate Democrats' Health Care Bill Will Cost $849 BillionCongressional Budget Office estimates bill will cut budget deficit by $127B. Nov 19, 2009
Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and of Nebraska, also met with Reid. (ABC News)
Senate health bill sets up historic debate Nov 19, 2009
Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, moderate Democrats who have expressed concerns about the measure. With the support of two independents, Democrats have 60 seats, the precise number needed to choke off any delaying tactics by the 40 Republicans who appear united in opposition to the bill in its current form. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill Nov 19, 2009
Democrats hold 58 seats in the Senate and two independents generally vote with them, but several moderate Democrats -- Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas -- have yet to commit to allowing debate to begin. Reid met privately with the three before releasing his bill Wednesday, and Nelson later issued a statement strongly suggesting he would support fellow Democrats on the procedural vote. (Albany Times Union)
Senate health bill woos moderates Nov 19, 2009
But Senator Mary Landrieu, a Democrat from Louisiana, sounded encouraged yesterday, and she told reporters she would decide by today whether she would support opening debate. At least we re getting bills that are less than $1 trillion, that are paid for, that are lowering the cost to the taxpayer and to businesses, so we re moving in the right direction, she said. (Boston Globe)
Reid's Healthcare Plan Totals $849 Billion Nov 19, 2009
Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, moderates within his party who have expressed reservations about the bill. "He is walking through the particulars with them," said Reid's spokesman, Jim Manley. (Newsmax)
Reid Optimistic on Senate Health Bill Nov 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009. Washington Post: Senate Majority Leader Will Unveil Bill Soon. (CBS News -- US)
Waiting game for Senate health bill Nov 18, 2009
Mary Landrieu, D-Louisiana, said Tuesday that she is leaning against voting to start the debate. Other Democrats from more conservative states, such as Arkansas' Blanche Lincoln and Nebraska's Ben Nelson, have refused to say whether they'll back a vote starting debate until they have a chance to read the CBO-scored bill. (CNN)
Centrist caught in middle in health debate Nov 18, 2009
and Mary Landrieu (La. -- will determine whether it will garner the 60 needed to break an all-but-certain Republican filibuster. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Reid Fixated on Health Timing Nov 16, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Nov. 16, 2009, 12 a.m.. Even though he doesn t yet have an official cost estimate or promises of a filibuster-proof vote, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. (Roll Call)
Blog: Post on Politics posts on health reform Nov 16, 2009
Mary Landrieu is out as keynote speaker for the Palm Beach County Democratic Party s annual fund-raising dinner next week because party leaders dislike her stance on health care reform, county Democratic Chairman Mark Alan Siegel said today. Landrieu, a moderate who recently described herself as extremely concerned about a government-run, taxpayer-funded, national public plan, has not committed to voting to cut off a likely Republican filibuster and forcing a vote on the legislation. (The Palm Beach Post)
Secretive front group battles health bill Nov 16, 2009
Louisiana and Maine are represented by two senators viewed as swing votes: Mary Landrieu, D-La. and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Oyster fans force FDA to back off ban on sales from Gulf of Mexico Nov 14, 2009
Oyster fans force FDA to back off seasonal ban - Food safety- msnbc. Oyster fans force FDA to back off seasonal ban. (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA Backs Off Oyster Ban Nov 14, 2009
POSTED: Friday, November 13, 2009. WASHINGTON -- Facing fierce resistance, the Obama administration on Friday backed off a plan to ban sales of raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico during warm weather. (Click2Houston, TX)
Can the Dems Keep Putting Up with Joe Lieberman? Nov 13, 2009
Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, for example, all have strong reservations about a government-run alternative to private insurers. But Lieberman is the only one who has stated flat-out that he would join a GOP filibuster of the bill to prevent it from getting an up-or-down vote. (Time.com)
Inouye co-sponsors bill to aid Filipino vets' families Nov 13, 2009
Robert Menendez of New Jersey, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Richard Durbin of Illinois, Kristin Gillibrand of New York and Russ Feingold of Wisconsin ... "The Senate has delivered a well-deserved tribute to our immigrant soldiers and their families. "Those who serve our nation -- and their families who also make great sacrifices -- deserve the full range of what our nation has to offer, including a path towards U.S. citizenship," she said. Sen. Daniel Inouye is co-sponsoring legislation that... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The Senate's Big Cloture Vote Nov 13, 2009
There are even three Democrats who are poised to just say no just because of the breadth and depth of the disaster contained in the fine print of Obamacare: Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, and Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Perhaps there are others. (Townhall.com)
Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint Against Landrieu Nov 13, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Nov. 12, 2009, 4:49 p.m.. The Senate Ethics Committee earlier this month dismissed a complaint alleging Sen. (Roll Call)
