House Democratic Leaders Try to Ease Tensions Over Health Care Bill

Fiscally conservative Democrats known as Blue Dogs delayed the work of a key committee last week over cost concerns and other issues, and after talks broke down Friday pledged to restart discussions this week.

(Fox News) - House Democrats will enter a critical negotiating session Monday afternoon as party leaders try to prevent internal tensions from indefinitely delaying action on a heath care overhaul.

As the Senate takes a slow-and-steady approach to its version of the package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to speak of progress in her chamber with pep and vigor.

"When I take this bill to the floor, it will win," she said Sunday. "We will move forward, it will happen."