Today we should see some voting in the Senate as the debate continues on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Senators will begin voting on amendments today first up should be Senate Amendment 2791 submitted by Senator Barbara Mikulski the Democrat from Maryland and Senator Lisa Murkowski a Republican from Arkansas. This is to clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women. Next up should be Senator John McCain Republican from Arizona S11998 request to hear from the authors of this legislation as to how they can possibly achieve one-half trillion dollars in cuts without impacting existing Medicare programs negatively and eventually lead to rationing of health care in this country. The bigger new today is Senator Ben Nelson a Democrat from Nebraska is expected to introduce an amendment restricting abortion funding. Nelson, is a conservative Democrat, intends to introduce an amendment to the Senate health care bill that would add controversial abortion language similar to the Stupak amendment in the House bill. This was the lynch pin that allowed the House to pass their version and get the votes needed. The wheels are moving slow and the Senate will be in committees today to press Bernanke on fed policy and the administration new Afghanistan policy. There is also talk of a ethics committee meeting for looking into the Whitehouse party crashers. There is a lot going on and putting healthcare out in front might be difficult for the next couple of days. One can only hope that everyday that goes by we get closer to the measure losing support.