The Hill logo The Hill 2 weeks ago

Pelosi kept public plan in the frame

And when a bitter feud between Democratic factions over the public option threatened to sink the bill, she patiently walked them back from the brink. Full Article at The Hill

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  1. If the public option plan is in there, as a matter conscience I will not allow this bill to come to a final vote
    Joe Lieberman – Joe Lieberman SOURCE: Blogcritics.org 2 weeks ago
  2. At my request, the speaker and the White House included negotiated rates which greatly benefit rural America and districts like the 3rd that are disadvantaged by the current system. I also asked, and it was included, that the Secretary (of Health and Human Services) be allowed to negotiate prescription ...
    John Salazar – John Salazar SOURCE: Grand Junction Sentinel 2 weeks ago
  3. I think you can make a case -- a credible case -- that a public option is going to be at least as interested in reducing costs as any other private health plans
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal 3 weeks ago
  4. We're concerned that the floor becomes the ceiling
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal 3 weeks ago
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