DavidShuster
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House passes bill to provide health care coverage to millions more Americans.8:46 PM Nov 7th from web
- Stand-by for live coverage on MSNBC of one of the biggest votes in the House in years... Landmark legislation on the table.7:57 PM Nov 7th from web
- Also, our man at the Wash Post @ is twittering away with us...and he will be part of our live coverage too.7:56 PM Nov 7th from web
- 5 minutes until procedural vote is over and the house takes up "final passage." You will see it live on msnbc.7:54 PM Nov 7th from web
- As soon as this procedural vote is gaveled... the house will head towards the final vote... and we will break-in. A few more minutes...7:47 PM Nov 7th from web
- Debate over the "motion to recommit" was one of the most contentious/boisterous I've seen in years... repub motion has now failed.7:46 PM Nov 7th from web
- We also have some terrific sound from the debate today that we will run as part of our coverage...7:40 PM Nov 7th from web
- Our line-up standing by includes Luke Russert on the hill, Ezra Klein of the Post, Chris Kofinis, Brad Blakeman, and more.7:40 PM Nov 7th from web
- House is still "locked up" on this procedural issue... We will break-in live in a few minutes when the final vote gets underway.7:34 PM Nov 7th from web
- Boehner/GOP alternative defeated... procedural vote coming soon... then final vote on democrats overall hcr legislation.7:27 PM Nov 7th from web
- Stupak amendment passed 240-194. It's a major defeat for pro-choice dems, bitter pill for them to swallow to get 218 dems on final passage7:24 PM Nov 7th from web
- House is voting on Stupak/abortion amendment now. That would restrict fed $ on abortions/insurance. Boehner/GOP alternative vote next.7:07 PM Nov 7th from web
- In the anchor chair in DC. House starting a series of votes... when we get to the crucial ones, we will cut-in, perhaps in 20-30 minutes7:06 PM Nov 7th from web
- Hoyer's office suggests to @ that a final vote should happen around 10pm. But, that could slide...2:32 PM Nov 7th from web
- Glued to the terrific reporting/updates from my colleague @ 31 dems now opposed. Pelosi has a cushion of 9 to pass.2:31 PM Nov 7th from web
- @ My sister-in-law sent me this. Odd...but very funny, especially when Biden sings. 2:01 PM Nov 7th from web
- @ 1:48 PM Nov 7th from web
- RT @ 1:39 PM Nov 7th from web
- We will cut in with live coverage later tonight when they get closer to the votes... probably between 8pm - 9pm.1:37 PM Nov 7th from web
- "Maddie wants HC freedom of choice..." Ironic stunt given that rep Shaddegg doesn't believe in reproductive choice.1:34 PM Nov 7th from web
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- Name David Shuster
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Web http://www.shuste...
- Bio Dayside MSNBC anchor and regular substitute anchor for “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.”
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