By Frank James

Thousands of Tea Party protesters, many of them conservatives, descended on Capitol Hill Thursday to voice their opposition to Democratic-led efforts to overhaul health care.

NPR's David Welna reports the following for the network's newscast:

WELNA: As they waved signs denouncing the Democrats' healthcare plan, the demonstrators repeatedly chanted "Kill the bill". Minnesota House Republican Michele Bachmann, who led the call for protesters to come to the Capitol, told them that quite simply, House Republicans don't have the votes to kill the bill on their own:

BACHMANN: We knew that we were limited, but what we knew was unlimited was the voice of persuasion of the American people and that's why you're here today, with your voice of persuasion.

WELNA: But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters the healthcare bill is headed for passage:
PELOSI: It is something that means a great deal to the American people, it is a top priority for the president of the United States.
WELNA: President Obama's to rally Democrats at the Capitol tomorrow.

Politico.com has a lengthy piece on the assembly.

categories: Congress

1:59 - November 5, 2009

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