Saturday night, live (ap)
Health care reform passed its first major test in the Senate tonight, and heads to the Senate floor for debate Nov. 30. President Obama earlier set an end-of-the-year deadline so sign the bill, which — if you’re the betting type — it seems they’ll probably miss. Senate debate is expected to last three weeks.
From the White House, a somewhat subdued statement from press secretary Robert Gibbs:
“The president is gratified that the Senate has acted to begin consideration of health insurance reform legislation. Tonight’s historic vote brings us one step closer to ending insurance company abuses, reining in spiraling health care costs, providing stability and security to those with health insurance, and extending quality health coverage to those who lack it. The president looks forward to a thorough and productive debate.”
