Washington: health care debate drags on
The Senate Finance Committee continues to mark up Chairman Max Baucus’ (D-Mont.) health care bill, but things might get interesting today when two Democratic Senators offer amendments, including public health insurance options. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), meanwhile, wants to go home. The Takeaway’s Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich has all the details.
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