Despite problems thus far to deliver a health care reform bill to the president, Congressional Democrats remain committed to reconciling differences between the House- and Senate-passed versions, and may have an agreement soon. With a nationally-televised health care summit scheduled next week and November elections approaching, discussions and urgency has been renewed. The summit will include leaders of both parties and the White House.
As leaders prepare for the summit, several Democratic senators are exploring using the partisan reconciliation process to pass reform that includes a public option, against the desire of moderates in their party. It remains uncertain if Democrats will have an official agreement next week, if the president will present his own plan for reform, or if the Republicans will make significant contributions to the process. Other issues that must be addressed include extension of unemployment insurance and COBRA benefits.
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