Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Health Reform Could Proceed on Two Tracks

Pelosi: Congress can work on small tweaks, refine broad plan

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 27, 2010 6:27 PM CST

(Newser) – Reiterating that there’s no House support for passing the Senate’s version of health-care reform, Nancy Pelosi has a two-pronged strategy for moving forward: Congress should go for small, likely-to-pass tweaks to the system now, while continuing work on an overhaul that can get the necessary votes down the road. “We have to get it done,” the speaker tells Politico. “What the process is doesn’t matter.”

And would incremental changes come before a broader measure? “Some may. It just depends on how long it takes for the comprehensive to go But it doesn’t mean that the comprehensive isn’t moving. It is essential,” she adds. “If everyone loved their health insurance in the country—and you know they don’t—we would still have to do this for financial reasons.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.   (AP Photo)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
My TakeCLICK BELOW TO VOTE
11%
0%
11%
37%
0%
42%
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 14 comments
cornelison
Jan 29, 2010 8:11 AM CST
Hi SPH. I'm with you. It's outdated & the 60-vote rule in The Senate is a set up for failure. When one party wants to block govt. only a Parliamentary system will work. It's efficient, cheaper & costs less to run. This system is costing every American a fortune.
SilenceDogood
Jan 28, 2010 12:58 PM CST
DLY; That would be nice thought, however I do not count Obama out, he is a shrewd character. I am concerned about deception. Obama moved too quickly to a conciliatory posture after Brown was elected, I don’t trust these bastards. I just hope the Republicans have learned a lesson about conservatism and keep the faith.
DontLikeYou___
Jan 28, 2010 12:50 PM CST
Don't believe the hype. Obamacare is dead. No vulnerable democrat is going to sacrifice their re-election chances by voting for reconciliation. This is simply more feel-good reporting to cheer up the lefties. Obamacare is dead and so is the Obama agenda.

More Newser Stories

Obama to House Dems: Back Cadillac Health Tax

Pelosi Rips Obama Over Broken Campaign Promises

Blue Dogs Stand Firm as Dems Get Panicky

Congress Leads Dems on 'Liberal Suicide March'

Obama Signs Health Reform Law (Yes, Again)


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne