Last fall, the buzz of election frenzy predominated newscasts and reporting coverage.  Fast-forward a year to find a new President, new Cabinet, and updated Congress and Senate.  But, just as last year, there is still a single campaign carrying news waves.  And this time the “election”– for health care reform– is set to take place in less than a week. 

So, mark your calendars and get ready for the showdown.

And with all of the debate concerning the public option, recent polls find a 61% of voter in support of it.

A parallel bill is winding its way through the House too.  That bill holds a higher price tag but also extends coverage to more people and will have a public option.

If you have any of last year’s election favors and mementos handy, this may be just the opportunity to bust them out and re-live the excitement and drama of election season. The vote on health care reform is set to take place on the Senate Floor on Tuesday.

 

Related Resources:

  • Senate Panel Schedules Vote on Health Care Bill (New York Times)
  • Voters Back Obama Over Republicans on Health Care, Poll Finds (Bloomberg)
  • What is Public Option Health Care? (FindLaw’s Law & Daily Life)
  • Fact Check: Health Care Reform Speech and “You Lie” (FindLaw’s Law & Daily Life)

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