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Defend America on Monday, October 26, 2009 3:08:26 PM
Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid will announce this afternoon that he plans
to push ahead with a public option vote – most likely one that includes
an opt-out provision for states – even though he's currently short
several votes for passage, according to people close to the situation.
The Nevada Democrat has 3:15 p.m. press conference to discuss details.
Reid, who spoke with virtually every member of his 60-member caucus
this weekend, currently has between 56 and 57 votes for a proposal to
create a national insurance plan but allow states to opt out of it,
according to Democratic aides.