The headline pretty much says everything you need to know. Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) had been threatening to require that the entire 2000-plus page health care bill be read aloud on the Senate floor once it overcomes its first major procedural hurdle. Now, I’ve confirmed that the Republicans have agreed to back off this plan in exchange for Democrats allowing a full-day’s debate on Saturday, before the scheduled evening vote.
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