Reid’s Senate health plan includes public option

From: The Washington Times | October 26, 2009 

Top Senate Democrats plan to pursue a health-care-overhaul bill with a government-run health-insurance program that allows states to opt out if they choose, setting the stage for what could be a bumpy road to passage. Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, said Monday he sent a reform bill with the plan to the Congressional Budget Office for a cost estimate, but wouldn’t say whether he has the votes yet to pass the bill in the Senate. “I believe we clearly will have the support of my caucus,” he said. “I believe a public option can achieve the goal of bringing …

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