Early this morning, the Senate parliamentarian upheld two Republican “points of order” on provisions of the bill relating to student loans. Because this will change the bill, it will now need to go back to the House for approval of these changes. The Senate resumes this morning, with additional amendments and points of order objections expected before it moves to a final vote, currently expected around 2pm. The House could take up the revised bill tonight. (Read more.)
Yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order clarifying that provisions in the health care reform package would not alter current federal law which prohibits federal funds from being used to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother.
On Tuesday, Mennonite Mutual Aid released a statement on the reform bill.
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