Live: MA Senate Debates Health Care Cost Bill
As we speak, a debate on S.2260, the Senate’s health care cost bill, is underway. You can watch it live here.
But get comfortable: staffers report there are 265 filed amendments to consider.
Lawmakers weigh in on the Senate health care cost bill
Update at 4:53: The Senate voted 15-22 rejecting amendment #125 that sought to trigger a single-payer health care system.
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