Democrats Say Now on Healthcare; GOP Says Start Over
The regular Tuesday Senate leadership stakeout by the famed Ohio Clock brought little movement on the healthcare debate other than to suggest that both sides are digging in for a long August recess.
As usual, the Republicans went first before the cameras. They said that they expect the whole issue to start again from the beginning when Congress returns from the August recess. "It's time to push the reset button," said Sen. John Thune, the GOP message man. Another Republican leader, Sen. Jon Kyl, said that once Congress gets an earful from constituents during the vacation, "We'll come back in September and say, 'Let's start all over again.' "
Next up was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who approached the microphones right off the Senate floor alone and in pretty good spirits. He naturally said that it's full steam ahead. "The biggest cost in our [healthcare] system is inaction, doing nothing," he warned. His plan is to huddle with Democrats next week to map out an August plan of attack to get healthcare reform back on track in September.
Reader Comments
KathyH
Enough procrastinations and excuses. Another day of delay on Healthcare reform will cost American public money, health and even lives. America can't go strong without a good healthcare system.
Confusion works!
If our health care system was so great under republicans, why do we need reform in the first place? 90% of Americans make less than $15 an hour and have to use home remedies everytime they get a cold. How much American productivity is lost because most people can afford to see a doctor? How many people are in Debt today because they had to pay out of pocket for medical proceedures? I dare anyone to say it's not a basic human right to see a doctor or a child to see a doctor in one of the wealthest nations on earth. I would like to know what's morally wrong with wanting to save money on prescription drugs. I wouldn't vote for the coward who says it's my fault I don't have health insurance when I have to pay taxes! Is this what the ill-informed and ignorant want. Lose your job tomorrow and then oppose health reform! Karma works too!
GOP says start over
How stupid do you think we are. The GOP has zero control in the house or senate . So why are they trying to spin this intop blaming the GOP. Fact is there are Dems who are not in favor of the current bill. What nonsense this is.
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