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Landrieu Say';s She';ll Vote Yet on Healthcare
Saturday, 21, Nov 2009 13:18:01
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu says she will vote "yes" on a crucial test vote on the health care bill. The Louisiana lawmaker made the long-awaited announcement in a speech on the Senate floor Saturday. Her comments came just hours before the 8 p.m. EST vote. Landrieu says her vote is to move forward but that work still needs to be done on the bill. Landrieu has been one of two Democratic holdouts; the other is Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid needs 60 votes to prevail in the 100-seat Senate. The 40 Republicans are unanimously opposed. A largely overlooked provision in the Senate bill would send $100 million to Louisiana to help it cover costs for Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for the poor. Special: Get Sarah Palin's New Book -- Incredible FREE Offer -- Click Here Now.
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