He's not giving up yet. There is a lot left to fight for, both on the floor and potentially in reconciliation.
Dear Mystic Laker,
I wanted to give you quick update about our work to pass a public health care option.
My amendment to add a public option to the Senate Finance Committee bill came up just two votes short of being adopted by the full committee this afternoon.
This is unfortunate news but not a surprise. Remember, the Senate Finance Committee is more conservative than the Senate as a whole. And 4 out of 5 Congressional committees with jurisdiction over health care reform have passed a public option.
This is the opening day of our fight, and I will continue to work to improve the health care reform bill as we take the legislation to the Senate floor.
The more the people hear the facts about the public option, the more they support our efforts. We must continue to work together and speak out. If we continue to fight, I am confident we will pass health care reform with a robust public option.
Sincerely,
Chuck Schumer
U.S. Senate
It's not over yet people's. In fact, I'm willing to say like the good Senator from NY the fight has just begun.
Have you called your Senator today?
The numbers are on our side, but we can't sit back.