Pelosi: If Leadership Takes Up 'Cures' It Will Pass, But Not All Dems On Board

October 19, 2016 at 6:48 PM
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA) said the 21st Century Cures bill likely would pass if congressional leadership takes it up, adding she is ready to help pass the legislation in the lame-duck session. But she also warned that's “not a universal view in our caucus,” speaking to reporters Wednesday (Oct. 19). She noted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said before leaving Washington in September they wanted to complete work on the legislation...


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