Reid Declines To Speculate On The Mindset Of House Democrats

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) declined to speculate whether members of the lower chamber were concerned that the Senate would not act on a reconciliation package if members were to approve the Senate’s unpopular health care legislation.

"I have a lot of difficulties doing what I can to maintain the Senate as an orderly body. I'm not going to get into the House or how they are going to vote," said Reid. (0:21)
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Reid: We Like Healthcare Bill, But We'll Welcome Debate

After the Senate voted 60-39 to begin floor debate on his health care bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says, "We're happy with the bill, but we'll welcome debate to build upon it." (0:29)
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Senators Ask Reid For Public Option

Senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT.) comment on the inclusion of a public option in the Senate's health care reform bill. Both Senators agreed that the option needs to be included to help promote competition, but they both also asked that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV.) include a state opt-out provision, as pushed by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY.). (1:00)
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