Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill With A Public Option |

Talking Points Memo by Brian Butler | Oct. 27, 2009 (News)

(Blog Post) Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) told reporters today that he would in fact filibuster any health care bill he doesn't agree with--and right now, he doesn't agree with the public option proposal making its way through the Senate. Full Story »

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 by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Oct. 27, 2009

This well written article explains the filibuster rules and process

Lieberman is saying that he’s pretty much OK with letting senators offer amendments—try to change the legislation, move it in any direction they deem necessary. But when that process is all over, and Harry Reid wants to hold an up or down vote on the final product, Lieberman’s saying he’ll join that filibuster, if he’s not happy with the finished product. Point blank.

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