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Poll: Most Americans support public option

As Democratic congressional leaders and White House officials work to shape health care bills that will go to the House and Senate floors, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that support for a government-run health plan to compete with private insurers has rebounded from its summertime lows and now wins clear majority support from the public.

 

Healthcare bills lack protections against treatment denials, experts say

Healthcare bills lack protections against treatment denials, experts say

Measures pending in Congress push insurers to keep down costs and cover all regardless of health. Despite growing frustration with the way health insurers deny medical treatments, major healthcare bills pending in Congress would give patients little new power to challenge those sometimes life-and-death decisions.

 

White House: No Push for 'Public Option'

While Obama believes a gov't-run health care would best meet his reform goals, aides say he's not demanding it.

 

Senate Dems plan to force vote on public option

Senate Dems plan to force vote on public option

Two members of the Senate Finance Committee plan to put their Democratic colleagues on the spot on Tuesday by offering amendments on whether to give uninsured Americans the opportunity to join a government insurance program.

 

‘Public Option’ in Health Plan May Be Dropped

‘Public Option’ in Health Plan May Be Dropped

For President Obama, giving up on a public insurance plan could punch a hole in Republican arguments but could also alienate liberal Democrats.

 

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