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Obama Gets a Senate Healthcare Bill for Christmas
As a somewhat battered and bruised healthcare reform bill makes its way to what appears to be certain passage in the Senate, critics from both parties are complaining about the bill. What deals did the Democrats make to keep it alive? What battles lie ahead when the House and Senate meet to create the final piece of legislation? Also, airlines will pay for making travelers wait, and cybersecurity at the White House and a possible hacking at Citibank. Sara Terry guest hosts.
By Sara Terry • • 50m ListenAs a somewhat battered and bruised healthcare reform bill makes its way to what appears to be certain passage in the Senate, critics from both parties are complaining about the bill. What deals did the Democrats make to keep it alive? What battles lie ahead when the House and Senate meet to create the final piece of legislation? Also, airlines will pay for making travelers wait, and the White House names a cybersecurity chief, as the FBI investigates a possible hacking at Citibank. Sara Terry guest hosts.
Banner image: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (2nd L) walks with (L-R) Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Christopher Dodd (D-CT), and Max Baucus (D-MT) before a press conference on pending healthcare legislation at the US Capitol today. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Read the story8 minObama Gets a Senate Healthcare Bill for Christmas
It's down to a few days and a few procedural votes – by Christmas Eve, the Senate is expected to pass its version of a long-awaited healthcare reform bill. The legislation has caused rancor in the Senate and is filled with compromises that aren't in the House version of the bill.
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