Another One Bites the Dust: Schrader a ‘YES’

Vulnerable Democrat Schrader Takes Tough Vote that May End His Career: “Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., said he would vote against the bill if the Medicare problem wasn’t addressed…The agreement came after tough negotiations between lawmakers from the states, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House concluded at 3 a.m. Saturday. At one point, all four Democrat House members from Oregon — Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, David Wu, and Kurt Schrader — were in the room during negotiations…Schrader said, noting that he will now vote for the bill.” (Charles Pope, “Medicare deal reached, clearing way for Oregon Democrats to vote for health care reform,” Oregonian, 03/20/10By Code Red