As I noted last night, Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) has given health care negotiators on his committee until 10 a.m. today to suggest any changes to a proposal he circulated over the weekend. Now, a Senate Democratic aide says Baucus will likely announce a date for mark-up hearing schedule this afternoon at the party’s weekly caucus lunch.
Baucus has said he’ll enforce a September 15 deadline to unveil a draft of his legislation, which means hearings on the bill could begin as early as next week.