Sen Schumer: We Heard The Message Of Massachusetts

In reference to losing a Democratic seat to Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that Democrats have “heard the message of Massachusetts.”

“The message wasn’t ‘don’t do health care.’ More than half the people polled said they liked health care and we should do it,” said Schumer. Instead, Schumer said, the message was to “focus immediately on jobs, the economy, helping the middle class.” (0:22)
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Sen. Collins: There Are Fundamental Problems With Finance Committee Bill

“I do think the goal of a health care reform bill is an important one and I’m going to continue to work with members from both sides of the isle,” says Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). However, the Senator says she cannot support the Finance Committee's bill because it has "fundamental problems." (0:26)
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