Picking up a vote

... A House Democrat who opposed the health care legislation in November says it appears to be moving in the right direction, signaling a potential change in his vote. The Democrat, Representative Bart Gordon of Tennessee, who is a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog coalition, issued a statement on Thursday saying that Mr. Obama’s proposed changes had improved the legislation and would help bring down health costs.

“Throughout the debate over the past year, I’ve said any responsible health care bill must do two things: reduce overall health care spending and increase access to affordable care,” Mr. Gordon said in the statement. “I voted against the House bill in November because it expanded coverage but did not do enough to bring down costs. I’m pleased to see the discussion moving in a more fiscally responsible direction now.” ...NYT "Prescriptions"