Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. , center, flanked Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. , left, and Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. , speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, to discuss "the urgent need for health insurance reform". AP Photo logo AP Photo 28 months ago

Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. , center, flanked Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. , left, and Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. , speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, to discuss "the urgent need for health insurance reform".