Democrats ‘close to a deal’ on abortion to win health care passage
Source: CNN
In the final hours before a health care vote Sunday, a key Democratic holdout told CNN he was close to a deal with the White House that could help win passage of the legislation.
Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Michigan, part of a group of Democrats who oppose abortion, was nearing an agreement on language in an executive order that would address the issue.
“I’m still a no,” he told CNN early Sunday afternoon. “There is no deal yet. It’s a work in progress. Maybe we’ll get there today.”
When asked how close he was to a deal, Stupak responded, “Close.”
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