Wyden Brings On Health Headaches

• By Emily Pierce
• Roll Call Staff
• Oct. 7, 2009, Midnight

Sen. Ron Wyden is not on Senate Democratic leaders’ list of favorites these days.
The Oregon Democrat surprised Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Democratic leaders last week with harsh criticism about the committee bill, as well as with his last-minute push for an amendment that they contend would tear at the fabric of their health care reform plan.