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Rockefeller: 'No Way' I'll Vote for Baucus Health Bill

Finance Committee Dems remain at odds

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(Newser) – Sen. Jay Rockefeller said today he doesn’t support the health-reform bill being crafted by Sen. Max Baucus, a fellow Democrat who chairs the body’s Finance Committee. “There is no way in its present form that I will vote for it,” Rockefeller tells the Hill. The West Virginian had earlier stated his opposition, saying that the measure doesn’t go far enough in making care affordable for the middle class.

Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.   (AP Photo)
Sens. Jay Rockefeller, left, and Max Baucus, center, are seen with Republican colleague Orrin Hatch.
Sens. Jay Rockefeller, left, and Max Baucus, center, are seen with Republican colleague Orrin Hatch.   (AP Photo)
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I have sat beside Max Baucus for 22 years on the Finance Committee. I'm probably his best friend among Democrats on the Finance Committee, but I cannot agree to this bill. - Sen. Jay Rockefeller

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rajanKazhmin
Sep 15, 09 8:52 PM CDT
We need a public option now. Reply
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freethemall
Sep 15, 09 10:43 PM CDT
Damn right!
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Citrixguy
Sep 16, 09 6:23 AM CDT
No, we do not, in any way, shape, or form need nor can afford a public option
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rajanKazhmin
Sep 16, 09 5:53 PM CDT
You can argue over if we can afford it or not. I think we can, you don't. Fine. You can not argue that we don't need it. We do. It's your right to be against it, but to say it is unnecessary is simply a lie.
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Jayster999
Sep 15, 09 8:58 PM CDT
He means it doesn't go far enough in breaking the back of America. No secret that this clan wants us all to be serfs in their NWO. Reply
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