Landrieu to hold Reid fundraiser

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., hasn't said yet whether she'll support Sen. Harry Reid's position in an upcoming health care vote.

But she's supporting his re-election with an upcoming fundraiser.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported the event Friday.

From the Times-Picayune: "Reid is leading Senate Democrats in an effort to pass a revamp of the nation's health care system that is strongly opposed by Republicans. He also faces a tough re-election bid in 2010.

As a moderate Democrat with reservations about the public-option health insurance program and other elements of the bill, Landrieu has been courted heavily to help pass the legislation with both procedural and direct votes on the measure.

She has not said which side she will take on a key vote expected Saturday to let the Senate start debate on the bill.

With help from Reid, the health care bill provides Louisiana with between $100 million and $300 million in Medicaid financing for fiscal 2011."

The paper says the fundraiser, scheduled for next month, will seek donations of $4,800 per invitee and $1,000 per guest.