Senate May Start Healthcare Debate Next Week
November 12, 2009
House prepared to remain in session until December 22nd
Pressure from White House chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, Vice President Biden, and President Obama to have a healthcare reform bill on the President's desk may have Congress working the first three weeks in December and even into Christmas week. It is uncertain if the Senate will be able to approve a bill within this timeframe. Financing the healthcare legislation is still a major factor tied to bill. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) may consider a higher payroll tax on income above $250,000 a year. It is not known how much of an increase is being considered.
Other articles of interest in the November 12, 2009 NAHU Newswire include:
- Obama's reference to $900 billion price tag said to have complicated reform efforts
- Hispanic groups working to ensure immigrants are given coverage
- Physician experiments with membership fees
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