Current Health Reform Bills Could be in Jeopardy

January 20, 2010

Election of Brown in Massachusetts has lawmakers re-thinking their stance

In what is deemed an "upset" victory in Massachusetts, lawmakers are taking a second look at how to proceed with healthcare reform. House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) vowed there would be a healthcare bill. Others are not so confident; Representative Barney Frank, (D-MA) said Brown's election means Congress will have to "start over on healthcare." He said he would vote against any bill rushed to the floor before Brown can be sworn in. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) said: "If this bill is pushed through despite the message sent from Massachusetts, I believe it will spur a tremendous backlash."

Other articles of interest in the January 20, 2010 NAHU Newswire include:

• In wake of Brown win, health reform obstacles mount.
• Poll finds 33% support, 46% oppose Obama health reform.
• Congress urged to evaluate more pilot projects in health reform bills.
• Deal on high-cost health insurance tax leaves some provisions untouched.

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