Health care reform legislation "has a heartbeat," Roll Call reports, adding that Democrats are hoping a "breather" helps cool emotions, but that their focus will continue to be on eventually passing legislation. "Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said a reconciliation package is under development by staff - apparently despite the opposition of moderate Senate Democrats. ... 'We're going to be working on this for the next couple weeks. I hope we have some movement on this before we leave here (for the Presidents Day recess),' Harkin said... 
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