Dennis Kucinich has called a press conference for tomorrow. Howard Fineman is reporting that Kucinich will vote “yes” on health care. Kucinich told Obama that he wants a full ERISA waver and a public option in exchange for his vote. And if he actually gets an ERISA waver, it will be the biggest victory of [...]
Fineman Reports Kucinich to Vote “Yes” |
| By: Jane Hamsher Tuesday March 16, 2010 6:18 pm |
How to Get a State Single Payer Opt-Out as Part of Reconciliation |
| By: Jon Walker Monday March 8, 2010 6:06 pm |
The current Senate health care bill has a provision (Section 1332. Waiver for State Innovation (PDF)) that will allow states to opt out of the current reform structure if they can provide the same level of care for the same amount or cheaper with a different plan. Given how poorly designed the Senate bill is, [...]



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