An important reformation in American health care is currently the focus of the United States legislature. Saturday in the United States Senate will bring an important vote which could either push the Democrat-proposed bill onto the floor for debate, or uphold action with more delay. Currently every member of the Democratic caucus, including independents, will need to be behind the initial vote in order to have the bill move forward even with the constant wall of Republican opposition. Even if the bill moves to the floor, it is likely to be debated until well around Christmas. Then, if the bill actually manages to pass this round of the Senate, the House version of the bill and the Senate version of the bill will have to be reconciled. A defeat of the bill at this stage would be a large setback for the Obama administration, as they have spent much of their time in office working towards this reform. The main issue with the vote for Democrats is that some Democrats from conservative areas have to keep in mind the will of the people they represent. Even though the legislators are intelligent enough to make their own valid decisions, it's a matter of being reelected in the next election. It's hard to win an election without the support of the popular will a candidate represents. This collision of interests is what the 8pm vote Saturday night will bring forth into the light. The article link is here.
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