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House Democratic leaders are refusing to commit to producing a final comprehensive piece of health care legislation to present at the much-anticipated bipartisan summit later this month. In a conference call with reporters on Wednesday a quartet of prominent Democratic lawmakers said that progress was... [+]

Four senators have signed a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to pass a public option for insurance coverage through the use of reconciliation. The list of signatories includes both usual and somewhat unusual suspects, from the progressive wing of the party —... [+]

Anthem Blue Cross’ proposed 39 percent rate increases in California have become a new rallying point for the Obama administration and Democrats eager to get health care reform across the finish line. The issue gives President Obama and Democrats a new enemy that can help... [+]

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) was never expected by the White House to become a convert to health care reform — after all, she helped perpetuate the “death panels” smear. On Wednesday evening, Bachmann confirmed her disinterest in participating in a bipartisan process by calling the... [+]

Democratic differences are endangering Democratic control of Congress, while blame for the collapse of health-care reform has been laid at President Obama’s doorstep. Pundits charge that Obama ceded control of his agenda to a dysfunctional Congress, futilely attempted to negotiate a bipartisan agreement in the... [+]