Democrats Push Hard for Budget Deal ; 'Reconciliation' Procedure Eases Health Care Hurdles

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Democratic lawmakers are barreling ahead on a budget that significantly eases procedural hurdles to health care reform, though the Senate budget chief said he "sincerely" believes that Democrats will use the fast-track option against Republicans only as a last resort.

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, North Dakota Democrat, said Monday night that lawmakers reached a deal and hope to have both the House and Senate vote on President Obama's $3.6 trillion budget this week.

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Democrats Push Hard for Budget Deal ; 'Reconciliation' Procedure Eases Health Care Hurdles

Mr. Conrad made the announcement hours after a heated meeting of four Democrats and three Republicans on the conference committee. Republican...

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