Baucus, Kyl spar in committee drama-Politico.com

Baucus, Kyl spar in committee drama- Politico.com: "Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus faces multiple challenges as he gavels in another week of work on health care Tuesday. High on the list: controlling the drama in the hearing room."

Senators eye 2010 prognosis-Politico.com

Senators eye 2010 prognosis-Politico.com: "For all the talk about co-ops, Medicare Advantage and delivery system reform, the Senate Finance Committee markup on health care reform may really be about something else: the 2010 elections."

Democrats Question Baucus's $80B Deal With Drug Makers-WashingtonPost.com

Democrats Question Baucus's $80B Deal WIth Drug Makers-WashingtonPost.com "Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) faced an early test of his leadership Wednesday after fellow Democrats challenged the $80 billion deal he struck with drug makers to help pay for health-care reform."

Senate Finance Committee Begins Health-Care Bill Revision-WashingtonPost.com

Senate Finance Committee Begins Health-Care Bill Revision-WashingtonPost.com "The Senate Finance Committee began work Tuesday on revised health-care reform legislation that its author called a 'balanced, common-sense plan,' but Republicans on the panel accused the White House of ending bipartisan deliberations prematurely and expressed continued opposition to key provisions."

Health bill says 'tax' when President Obama said 'not'-Politico.com

Health bill says 'tax' when President Obama said 'not'-Politico.com "In the most contentious exchange of President Barack Obama’s marathon of five Sunday shows, he said it is “not true” that a requirement for individuals to get health insurance under a key reform plan now being debated amounts to a tax increase."

Obama Calls for 'Civil' Tone on Health Care- WashingtonPost.com

Obama Calls for 'Civil' Tone on Health Care-WashingtonPost.com "President Obama sought to blanket the airwaves with an impassioned defense of his health-care reform effort Sunday during back-to-back broadcasts of taped interviews on five morning news programs."

Baucus Introduces $856 Billion Health Care Bill-Washingtonpost.com

Baucus Introduces $856 Billion Health Care Bill-Washingtonpost.com "Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus unveiled an $856 billion health-care reform plan Wednesday that would require nearly all Americans to carry health insurance while barring insurance companies from discriminating against people based on their health status or denying coverage because of preexisting conditions."

Baucus Crafts Health Care Plan, But Senate Democrats Have Concerns - WSJ.com

Baucus Crafts Health Care Plan, But Senate Democrats Have Concerns - WSJ.com: "Some rank-and-file Senate Democrats are voicing concerns about sweeping health legislation being crafted by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, citing what they describe as excessive burdens placed on some families and concerns over financing for the $880 billion package."

Medical-Device Makers Scramble to Avert New Fees in Health Bill - WSJ.com

Medical-Device Makers Scramble to Avert New Fees in Health Bill - WSJ.com: "The $100 billion medical-device industry is scrambling to reverse billions of dollars in fees proposed by the Senate Finance Committee, but it faces trouble because its reluctance to offer concessions alienated some lawmakers."

Senate Leaders Race to Reach Health Deal - WSJ.com

Senate Leaders Race to Reach Health Deal - WSJ.com: "Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee are racing to reach an agreement on a health plan before President Barack Obama's Wednesday night speech, but it isn't clear if they'll make it."

Barack Obama will hedge on public option-Politico.com

Barack Obama will hedge on public option-Politico.com "President Barack Obama plans to give a strong endorsement of a public option – or government health-insurance plan – in his remarks to Congress on Wednesday night but will stop short of an ultimatum, leaving wiggle room for negotiation as the bill moves through Congress, according to sources familiar with his remarks."

In Illinois, a Similar Fight Tested a Future President-WashingtonPost.com

In Illinois, a Similar Fight Tested a Future President-WashingtonPost.com "From a back-row seat in the Illinois Senate chamber, Barack Obama listened silently as political adversaries mocked his health-care reform bill: Socialized medicine. Hillarycare redux. Too expensive. Back-door route to a single-payer system."

Baucus to Push Deal with Republicans Despite Unresolved Issues-WashingtonPost.com

Baucus to Push Deal With Republicans Despite Unresolved Issues-Washingtonpost.com "Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) will seek a $900 billion bipartisan health-care deal Tuesday afternoon when he meets with Republican negotiators, but several key issues remain unresolved."