The Senate, as well as people concerned about the fate of Congress' health care overhaul, are eagerly awaiting news about the next step. Majority Leader Harry Reid has said for weeks he's waiting for an analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office before proceeding. But that was expected last week; now it's nine days before Thanksgiving_and about a month before the target 2009 adjournment date.

So here's an update on how things are going from Reid's press conference earlier Tuesday:

QUESTION: Senator Reid, is it still your intention to hold a cloture vote on the motion (to proceed to debate on the health care bill?)

REID: We're going to hold it soon as we can.

QUESTION: Senator, when do you expect to hear from CBO? Do you still expect that to be later today or (inaudible)?

REID: We're going to be hearing from CBO very soon. I spoke to (CBO director) Doug Elmendorf today, a couple hours ago. Everything is moving along just fine.As soon as we get the bill, we'll share it with everyone.

QUESTION: What do you see...

QUESTION: Will you move to the bill soon?

REID: Yeah, I feel cautiously optimistic that we can do that.

QUESTION: Are you in on Saturday?

REID: The question is are we in on Saturday. We'll have to wait and see. I hope not, but it's possible.