Senate set to vote Saturday on heath care legislation

The U.S. Senate is set for a crucial vote Saturday night on one of President Obama's signature issues - overhauling the health care system. Former Republican Sen. David Durenberger, dubbed "Senator Health" when he was in the Senate, joins Midday to discuss the political and policy controversies over health care reform.

Guests

• David Durenberger: U.S Senator, R-Minn., 1978-1995. Author or co-author of major health legislation 1980 to 1993. Chair of the National Institute of Health Policy at University of St. Thomas.

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Resources

• More about Sen. David Durenberger
• National Institute of Health Policy