Gop Decries 'Rationing' On Eve of Health Vote ; On-Fence Democrat to Vote for Debate; Bishops Slam Bill
The Washington Times › November 21, 2009
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One of the last three uncommitted Democrats, Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, said Friday he would vote to begin debate on the Senate's health care bill; meanwhile, the Republican opposition opened a new front, arguing that the legislation would lead to health care rationing.
Mr. Nelson said he would support the procedural vote scheduled for Saturday night because he didn't want to obstruct reform efforts. He also said he hoped to improve the legislation on the floor.See the full content of this document
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Gop Decries 'Rationing' On Eve of Health Vote ; On-Fence Democrat to Vote for Debate; Bishops Slam Bill
"Throughout my Senate career I have consistently rejected efforts to obstruct," he said. Saturday's vote "is only to begin debate and an opportunity to make improvements. If you don't like a bill, why block your own opportunity to amend it?"
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