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Headlines! Tuesday, November 17

Posted by: Erin Kelly on Nov 17, 2009

AP Poll: Tax the Rich to Pay for Health Bill -AP

When it comes to paying for a health care overhaul, Americans see just one way to go: Tax the rich.

Test Vote May Come Before Holiday -Politico

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has yet to introduce a health care reform bill, but he is still aiming to schedule a key test vote by the end of the week, Senate aides said Monday.

Capital Waits as Budget Chief Crunches Numbers -The New York Times

Most people have never heard of Douglas W. Elmendorf. But all of official Washington is waiting to hear what he has to say.

Sebelius Expects Senate to Clear Health Bill in December -Bloomberg

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said she expects the Senate to pass an overhaul of U.S. health care next month and President Barack Obama prefers taxing high-end medical plans to help pay for the revamp.