Open Congress : Blog Articles for Sen. Mary Landrieu [D, LA]

Reid, Dems stay cautiously optimistic

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

...centrists who still have not formally committed to allowing the floor debate to begin in the vote Saturday: Nelson, Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu and Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln. Nelson signaled a willingness to let debate proceed for now. Landrieu or

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ACTION: Tell Mary Landrieu to Allow a Vote on Health Care Reform

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

...After months of hearing that Senator Landrieu is ... (emphasis added) Senator Landrieu is committed to reforming the health care system and ensuring that all Americans are covered. She is currently reviewing all of the reform proposals, but does not be

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The Blogometer: 11/19: Score One For Harry

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Blanche Lincoln, LA Sen. Mary Landrieu, and NE Sen. Ben Nelson -- and declares: "[T]he numbers from the CBO make complaints about how much the bill could cost coming from any of these three pretty hollow." Conservative bloggers ...

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THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS: THE CHICAGO MACHINE GETS ITS VOTES THE OLD ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Senator Harry Reid, who drafted the bill, cannot pass it without the support of Louisiana's Mary Landrieu. How much does it cost? According to the Congressional Budget Office: $100 million. AND STEALING: THE GOVERNEUR TIMES: ...

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HolyCoast.com: $100 Million for One Vote

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Senator Harry Reid, who drafted the bill, cannot pass it without the support of Louisiana's Mary Landrieu. How much does it cost? According to the Congressional Budget Office: $100 million. As will often be the case, this bill is ...

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Topic Brief: Healthcare Debate Update, Part 1 | Extemp Central

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Recent reports have indicated that three Democrats, Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, and Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas are very wary of having a public option in the healthcare bill. ...

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Not So Perfect: America..the Beautiful! Things You Need to Know ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Some Senators that are still on the Fence about the voting of the Health Care Bill are: CALL THEM!!! Senator Bill Nelson 202-224-5274. Senator Evan Bayh 202-224-5623. Senator Mary Landrieu 202-224-5824. Most importantly Pray for America ...

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ALL EYES ON OBAMA: Analysis: How the Senate health care bill ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Ben Nelson (D-NE) indicated that he would support Reid's effort to proceed to the health care debate, a couple of Democrats are still withholding support. Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) has "remained noncommittal," while Sen. Mary Landrieu ...

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Call To ACTION – Feel Free to Copy and Send Your Own Version ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Senator Mary Landrieu Fax: (202) 224-9735 (504) 589-4023. Senator Mark Pryor Fax: (501) 324-5320 (202) 228-0908. Senator Blanche Linchon Fax: (202) 228-1371 (501) 375-7064. Senator Joe Lieberman Fax: (202)224-9750. From: Glen Armand ...

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They Say Everybody Has Their Price - A Tangled Web - A TANGLED WEB

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

And, according to abcnews.com, Senator Harry Reid guesses that Democrat from Louisiana, Mary Landrieu's price is $100 million for her “yes” vote on the ObamaCare bill that Reid is now sheperding through the Senate. From abcnews.com: ...

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Electoral-vote.com: Election news

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Also, Nelson, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) could find some reason to vote for cloture but vote against the bill itself (when their votes are not needed). Some Democrats are willing to ditch their deeply held ...

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Senate health bill has Medicaid money for Louisiana as top ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Louisiana's Democratic senator, Mary Landrieu, has said she is undecided about the Democratic health care package. Reid needs the votes of all 60 Democratic senators for the Senate debate to begin. Landrieu spokesman Aaron Saunders says ...

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That's My Congress » Landrieu Counts Benefits Of Offshore Drilling ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

senator mary landrieu What “benefits” of offshore oil drilling was Senator Landrieu talking about? Perhaps she was referring to the $357050 in donations that she has taken from the oil and gas industry. Senator Landrieu would better ...

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Reid announces Saturday test vote | I Watch Obama

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Reid now needs just 60 votes, and all eyes were fixed on three centrists who still have not formally committed to allowing the floor debate to begin in the vote on Saturday – Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu and ...

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United States on verge of historic Senate debate on health care

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Any experienced investor knows that these are not normal times. But they could become truly historic times, if the United States is able to pass universal health care legislation in the the weeks ahead. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, has

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InsureBlog: Getting to 60

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Posted by Bob Vineyard, CLU at 8:20 PM. Getting to 60. When it is your money Congress is spending, there is no limit. Care to guess how much Sen. Mary Landrieu want's for a yes vote for health insurance reform? Try $100 million. ...

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The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Wooing Landrieu

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Chris Frates notices that a provision in the Senate bill gives special help to Louisiana to pay for the cost of the proposed expansion to Medicaid, and wonders whether it's Harry Reid's way of gaining the support of Sen. Mary Landrieu ...

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YankeePhil: Ka-Ching. Mary Landrieu hits Powerball for $100 Mil

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Jonathan Karl reports that the section applies to exactly one state: Louisiana, the home of moderate Democrat Mary Landrieu, who has been playing hard to get on the health care bill. The Powerball in the Senate is Harry Reid. ...

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Analysis: How the Senate health care bill stacks up with the House ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Ben Nelson (D-NE) indicated that he would support Reid's effort to proceed to the health care debate, a couple of Democrats are still withholding support. Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) has “remained noncommittal,” while Sen. Mary Landrieu ...

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John Lott's Website: A cheap vote for the government health care ...

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

For a mere $100 million, Democrat Senator Mary Landrieu is willing to vote for a massive change in the life of Louisianans. ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports: What does it take to get a wavering senator to vote for health care reform? ...

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