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MSNBC (So for what it's worth... also was reported on C-SPAN earlier too though and they were speculating that is part of the reason why deem-and-pass was dropped)...

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/03/20/2234573.aspx

Quote: [I] "According to a Democratic member, the Senate Parliamentarian, alerted the Democratic Leadership this afternoon that they COULD in fact pass a fix it bill BEFORE the Senate bill. Prior to today the idea was that that would not be allowed. For this reason, the Leadership opted out of using 'deem and pass.'

"A Democratic aide tells us that the House tomorrow will vote first one the rule for debate, then on the fixes to the Senate bill and then on the Senate bill itself." [/i]

And to those confused on the procedure and trying to remember your civics... don't worry... you're not alone. I am a Congressional geek and former intern and know the rules better than most (I would actually enjoy being a parliamentarian). They aren't following any procedure that's ever been done before. Some of these tricks have been done in isolation -- but never all at one time and in such an important bill.