It looks like Harry Reid blinked. This is great news, if true. It also suggests something to progressive activists about how we should proceed in the future.
Sen. Reid has consistently demonstrated an unwillingness to go up against intransigence from either Bush or the Republicans. If it looks like either is going to make a big stink, Reid wilts and pretty much lets the opposition have what it wants. He doesn't want the legislative process to be derailed by messiness when there are important bills waiting for consideration.
Democrats have screamed about this for months, repeatedly urging Reid to develop the fortitude to stand up to the Republicans. No dice.
So what happens when it is a Democrat (Dodd) who draws the line in the sand and tells Reid that he will make his life difficult? Reid, once again, folds.
Lesson for the future: Instead of asking Reid nicely, or even begging him, we should just tell him that if he won't do the right thing we will make his life a living hell.