As we all know the President is on vacation for another week. Rumors have it that he has finally come to his senses and plans to encourage Dems to drop bi-partisan efforts as soon as they return from break. Most of us Progressives think it's a long time coming. When this debate started and the Democrats preferred the "Single Payer" reform. The G.O.P. came out and were adamant that they wouldn't support any bill that contained the "Single Payer" plan. So the Dems, being the kind hearted individuals that we are dropped the idea in an effort to allow the Republicans an opportunity to take part in a history altering action. So they came out with the "Public Option". They'll have to appreciate that right? Wrong. The "Public Option" still isn't good enough for them. Then Kent Conrad proposed a "Co-Op" plan, and after it looked like the President was willing to drop the "Public Option" and hear the debate for the "Co-Op" the Right came out, yet again, and claimed they would take no part in any "Co-Op" reform attempts. So then I ask you, When? When do the Democrats in the House, (having enough votes as it is) push forward past the Republicans, and pass legislation? Could it be the talks that the Senate doesn't have the votes? That leaves another option. Reconciliation. The problem with that is 1. The Bill would be subject to severe altering at the hands of the Right. 2. It is only a two year temporary legislation. Rumor has it that when the House reconvenes, they plan to split the bill into two parts. Leaving us to wonder, what's going to be in each part? Also which part, if any do they plan to "Reconcile"? I can only hope that they plan to split the bill's 2 parts into 1. Being a bill that contains the "Public Option" and passing that bill through reconciliation. Only needing 51 votes and clearly having more then that as it stands. The 2nd bill containing 1. Not allowing you to be denied by your "existing" provider for a "pre-existing condition". 2. Not allowing your existing provider to put a "cap" on the amount of coverage you're able to receive (not including your deductible) for any operation and/or procedure you may require. 3. Limiting your existing provider to the amount of deductible they can charge you and limit the exorbant fee's in which you'll pay. I can only hope, as a Progressive, that come September 8th, the House will act diligently on behalf of the American people.