WASHINGTON — Although a number of senators were granted special favors in the health care bill approved by the Senate today, there are no earmarks in the 2,074-page measure for Nevada, according to a spokesman for Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
“Frankly, this entire bill is about Nevada as the state has the second highest rate of uninsured in the nation,” said Jon Summers.
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Sen. Reid’s full health reform statement
Sen. Ensign’s full health reform statement