Posted on 12/01/2009 3:04:27 AM PST by Scanian
WASHINGTON Senate Democrats face deep divisions within their ranks as they begin debate Monday on President Barack Obamas health care overhaul, with the recent all-hands-on-deck coalition frayed over abortion and the option of government-run insurance.
While majority Democrats will need 60 votes to finish, some in the party say theyll jump ship from the bill without tighter restrictions on abortion coverage. Others say theyll go unless a government plan to compete with private insurance companies gets tossed. Such concessions would enrage liberals, the partys heart and soul.
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