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Democrats’ Strategy to Avoid Filibuster Carries Serious Risks

Congressional leaders are considering invoking rarely used budget rules that would allow a health reform bill to be passed by a simple majority. But the technique could backfire and leave key provisions of the overhaul legislation vulnerable to Republican challenge.

By Eric Pianin

Aug. 21, 2009

Transcript: White House Health Summit, Morning Session

The White House released the first set of this morning's remarks from the health care summit convened by President Barack Obama.

By alley

Feb. 25, 2010

Ad Audit: “If”

Healthy Economy Now is an "odd bedfellows" coalition -- increasingly common on the health care scene. This is the third ad the coalition has released in an ad buy that has totaled more than $12 million.

By alley

July 21, 2009

President Courts Fiscal Conservatives In Reform Push

President Obama is promising fiscal conservatives in Congress that health reform won't be financed by deficit spending. He needs the support of moderate and conservative Democrats who are wary of a vast expansion of government-underwritten health care. Strict new budget rules may help persuade skeptics that a health care system overhaul is affordable.

By Eric Pianin

June 10, 2009