Carney: Not An Ideal Option, But A Better Option

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney talks about Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plan and comparison with one put forward by the Speaker of the House. Although Sen. Reid’s plan does not have any upfront revenues the White House is willing to accept it as a compromise, a word they did not hear from Speaker Boehner’s in response to the President’s address. (0:45) 

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No Need To Rush And Condemn Nuclear Energy

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) discusses nuclear power in light of the tragic earthquake in Japan and subsequent nuclear threat. (0:47)

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Reid To GOP: Campaign Season Is Over

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says it is time for Republicans to step up and start working with Democrats. (0:11)

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FMAP Fully Paid For, Says Reid

Senate Majority Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Wednesday that the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentages bill will be fully paid for and that Republican opposition is based soley on politics. (0:48)

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Sen. Harkin Says Harry Reid Will Earn His Place In Senate History When Health Bill Passes

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said Tuesday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will earn his place in Senate history when the health care reform bill passes. (0:05)
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Reid Still Strong On Public Option

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Tuesday said that the public option will continue to be included in the Senate's health care reform legislation.

“We’re going to move forward, I believe strongly, with the public option,” said Reid. (0:23)
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McCain: Republicans Should Have A Say Over Health Reform

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says Wednesday on the Senate floor that Republicans should have a say in the crafting of health care reform legislation. (0:15)
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Reid Says Senate Must Move On Public Option, Even Without Snowe's Support

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced Monday that the public option, saddled with a provision that will allow states to individually opt-out, will be included in the final draft of the Senate’s health care reform legislation.

Although Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), the only Republican on the Senate Finance Committee to vote in favor of moving the legislation out of committee, does not support a public option, Reid stated that the Senate has to move on. The Majority Leader added that he hopes that Snowe and other Republicans will support health care reform after being given the chance to submit their own amendments. (0:24)

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Reid Backs Public Option With State Opt-Out Provision

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced Monday that the public option, saddled with a provision that will allow states to individually opt-out, will be included in the final draft of the Senate’s health care reform legislation.

“Under this concept states will be able to determine if the public option works well for them,” Reid said during a late afternoon press conference.
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Reid: Health Care Reform Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) took Paul Simon's Capitol Hill appearance Wednesday as an opportunity to reference some selections from the prolific songwriter's catalogue, comparing the health care reform debate to a 1970's Simon and Garfunkel tune.

"If there were ever a time we have troubled waters, it's now," Reid said, referring to the song "Bridge Over Troubled Water." "If there were ever a bridge that we need over these troubled waters, it's passing comprehensive health care reform."

"If we could do that, we could really say we had diamonds on the soles of our shoes," Reid added. "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" appeared on Simon's 1986 album "Graceland." (0:14)

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Reid Could Support Insurance Co-ops

The Senate Finance Committee is pursuing a non profit insurance co-op as an alternative to a public option styled after Medicare, a plan Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) finds acceptable.

“If we can come up with a [co-op] that... makes more competition and makes insurance companies honest, I think it will fill the bill,” said Reid. (0:40)

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Reid: Public Option Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

“The public option is in the eye of the beholder. There are different types of public option. We’re going to look at all of them,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) stated during a press conference with Senate Democratic leaders Thursday. (0:08)

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Reid: We reacted in a very reasonable way

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says that the Senate initially opposed Burris' appointment because with the controversy surrounding Governor Blagojevich (D-Ill.) it 'didn't look so good'. Reid explained that this was a reasonable step (0:39).
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Senate will not seat Burris until cloud is removed

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says that the Senate will not move forward with seating Burris until the cloud removing the appointment is cleared, a step that Reid is confident will be easy (0:27)
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Congress asks for automakers to improve their bailout plan

During a press conference on bailing out the auto industry, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), said that the CEO's from the Big 3 automakers will have a second chance bid for financial aid, but only if their plan provides more accountability. (0:43)
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Domenici says Democrats don’t want Americans to know the offshore potential

Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) says that Reid is a chicken for not supporting a vote on American production of oil offshore. The numbers that the United States has are not positive or up to date, because there has never been a modern day exploration analysis of offshore potential. (1:38)
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Democrats take partisan advantage in the Senate

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH.) says that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV.) is using partisan advantage to control the Senate. Boehner says that because Senator Reid can control what is brought to the floor, that he should bring up a new Manhattan Project. He says that Reid should let all the Senators offer their suggestions for dealing with demand, supply, and conservation. (0:42)
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