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Dean Says Weak Public Option Would Doom Health Care Overhaul

(Host) Former Governor Howard Dean says he won't support the final version of health care overhaul if the so-called "public option" provision is weakened. The House is expected to begin debating the bill later this week. Full Article at VPR | Vermont Public Radio

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