Dec 8, 2009
As a matter of fact, what we've tried to do is make sure that we extend the private markets wherever possible and allow the states to have a great deal of latitude to be able to deal with this.
Ben Nelson
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Ben Nelson is a former United States Senator from Nebraska, serving from 2001 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his moderate positions and bipartisan approach to legislation. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various issues, including healthcare reform and fiscal responsibility. Nelson was a key vote in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which was a landmark piece of legislation during President Obama's administration.
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Dec 8, 2009
Well, I certainly can't support it. My position hasn't changed. But what I am hoping that we will do is that the principle of the House version of the language can be achieved by other language.
Dec 8, 2009
Will he really block a deal that the rest of his party now seems to support?
Dec 6, 2009
Today, Democratic Senator Ben Nelson, who opposes abortion, introduced an amendment that would bar any private insurance company that receives taxpayer money from covering abortion.
Dec 6, 2009
Today, Democratic Senator Ben Nelson who opposes abortion introduced an amendment that would bar any private insurance company that receives taxpayer money from covering abortion.
Nov 11, 2009
No way am I going to support a bill that does not have this restrictive abortion language in it that the House bill has.
Feb 3, 2009
He realizes that some of the pieces of this package need to come out for a variety of reasons not the least of which is it'll take that sort of scrubbing to bring some of the votes onboard to pass the package.
Feb 1, 2009
There's an awful lot of spending in it that I think is questionable, marginally supportive, stimulative for jobs.
Jan 12, 2009
People back home that generally didn't want the first to go around and I'm not going to jump out in front of a train on the second one.