RSSHouse Dems: We’d forgo ‘public option’
From: The Washington Times | December 28, 2009
Two leading House Democrats indicated Sunday that a "public option" insurance plan could be dropped from the final health care bill and still retain support from them and others in their caucus. Democratic leaders, including President Obama, hailed Senate passage of a health care bill last week, but much has yet to be worked out with House Democrats before a final bill can be signed into law. The House's third- and fourth-ranking Democrats said Congress can dispense with the public option, a government-run insurance plan that would compete with private companies. Liberal lawmakers and activists favor the provision. "We want ...
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