The Talking Points Memo (a liberal Democrat website) claims that there is a deal getting put together to pass the health care bill. Of course, this provides evidence that Democrats are negotiating secretly behind the scenes on the health care bill.
Doesn't this deal violate at least the spirit of President Obama's promise to congress and the American people during his September 24 address to Congress?
Lawmakers who want to extend health coverage to illegal immigrants will not block the passage of the final health care reform bill so long as the White House offers a substantive promise to start pushing comprehensive immigration legislation this year.
Democrats who want a comprehensive bill that reforms immigration law but also offers a pathway to citizenship have threatened to vote against health care if illegals aren't included in the new system, making immigration one of the sticking points as Democratic leaders negotiate the final details.
Democratic leadership aides believe that a firm White House promise of a comprehensive immigration bill will be enough to quell any House dissent.
TPMDC sources have been telling us that members won't admit it publicly but they are ready to concede on immigration in the health care bill. Political aides in the White House have told key parties in Congress that President Obama wants to see a bill this year, and negotiations are under way for how it would be written. . . .
Doesn't this deal violate at least the spirit of President Obama's promise to congress and the American people during his September 24 address to Congress?
"Democrats Considering Health Care-Immigration Deal To Overcome Key Sticking Point"
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