Senate OKs GAMC veto override

Minnesota senators voted 45-21 Thursday to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a health care program for the poor, even though legislative health leaders are trying to negotiate an agreement with the governor.

"I wish the governor had not been so indecisive engaging in this discussion," said Sen. Linda Berglin, DFL-Minneapolis.

The vote sends the bill back to the House, where Republicans vow to uphold the veto. That vote may come on Monday.

In the meantime, negotiations on General Assistance Medical Care continue with the governor's office. GAMC covers single adult Minnesotans earning less than $8,000 a year.

Sen. David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, questioned how Berglin and others can negotiate with Pawlenty while at the same time trying to override his veto. He urged senators to let the talks continue.

Posted by: Don Davis on 2/25/2010 at 5:28 PM | Permalink

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