While some senators have vowed not to support Reidcare should it fail to restrict abortion coverage, others won’t support the Senate’s version of health care legislation if it does not contain the “public option.” That’s making for a divided Senate that may be unable to muster the necessary 60 votes to close debate, which opens this week. More from the AP.

Dance, dance, dance!
THAT made me chuckle! Thanks, Christian!
A man had offended the king, and was sentenced to death.
"Oh your majesty!" he pleaded. "Allow me but one year, and I will teach your horse to talk."
Astonished, the king agreed.
The man's friend took him aside and asked, "Why did you make such a foolish promise?"
The man shrugged. "In a year, the king may die. In a year, I may die. In a year, the horse may die. In a year, the horse may learn to talk."