In bid for 60 votes, Democrats pick up one wavering senator and need two more to secure a procedural vote to open debate.
A controversial tax on medical devices, proposed as part of the Senate's landmark health-care legislation, has been cut in half by Senate negotiators, drawing cautious praise from Medtronic Inc. and other industry leaders.
Health care reform
A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over.
The 60-39 roll call Saturday by which the Senate voted to advance a measure overhauling health care to a full debate.
As the Senate prepares to take its first key vote on health care reform this evening, Sen. Al Franken emphasized his support for the bill although amendments may make it "less to my liking."
The Star Tribune is still blowing the whistle, but our look and location have changed. Click here to get to the new blog. If you want the actual URL, it’s www.startribune.com/blogs/whistleblower.html. Our blog posts will now be easier to search on the web site, but you’ll need to register to post a comment. In the [...]
![]() Open positions!A new career awaits. Look through thousands of listings to find your new job. Start now! |
Win tickets to see The Hidden Cameras with Gentlemen Reg at 7th Street Entry.Vita.mn presents The Hidden Cameras with Gentlemen Reg at 7th Street Entry on Dec. 2. |