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Leaders Confident They Have Support For A Public Option In Final House Health Bill

CQ Politics: "'We're right around 218 (votes) for a robust public option,' Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson of Connecticut said early Wednesday afternoon as Majority Whip James E. Clyburn , D-S.C. , was working to complete a whip count of... Full Article at Medical News Today

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  1. No decision of that kind has been made
    Nancy Pelosi – Nancy Pelosi SOURCE: Denver Post 1 month ago
  2. We are trying to find out which one of these approaches will best suit the most people in our caucus
    James E Clyburn – James E Clyburn SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1 month ago
  3. We had a very congenial — is that the word for a caucus? — a very lively, friendly caucus this morning where we are continuing to count the votes on this
    Nancy Pelosi – Nancy Pelosi SOURCE: Denver Post 1 month ago
  4. He's knows what he's doing is a gamble ... But more and more, he's convinced it's the right thing to do.
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 1 month ago
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