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."