Crooks and Liars logo Crooks and Liars 3 weeks ago

Ben Nelson's hair is in love with the state "opt in" plan for the public option

You can view this video right here by getting the latest version of Flash Player! I can see that Ben Nelson and the Conservadems/Baucus Dogs have a plan. Full Article at Crooks and Liars

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    Harry Reid – Harry Reid SOURCE: Huffington Post 1 month ago
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    Kent Conrad – Kent Conrad SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 1 month ago
  3. A public option at the forefront really does put the government in a disproportionate position with respect to the industry
    Olympia Snowe – Olympia Snowe SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 1 month ago
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