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March 12, 2010

Reid Informs GOP of Healthcare Reconciliation Plans
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Back in the United States, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has
formally informed Republicans he plans to use the legislative process
known as budget reconciliation to pass a healthcare reform bill. This
would enable Senate Democrats to approve legislation with fifty-one
votes, rather than the sixty votes they would need to overcome a
Republican filibuster. A vote is expected in the coming weeks.



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