The New York Times logo The New York Times 1 month ago

Pelosi Intensifies Pressure on House Democrats for Government Insurance Plan

WASHINGTON Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped up the pressure on House Democrats on Friday to support her preferred version of legislation that would require the federal government to sell health insurance in competition with private insurers. Full Article at The New York Times

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  1. 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: The New York Times 1 month ago
  2. A trigger simply delays price competition ... It is not a substitute for a strong public health insurance option.
    – John D. Rockefeller IV SOURCE: The New York Times 1 month ago
  3. 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: Blue Hampshire 1 month ago
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    James E Clyburn – James E Clyburn SOURCE: The San Jose Mercury News 1 month ago
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