How Government Insurance Would Work
Wall Street Journal
Q: Would people using the public plan have access to the same type of health care as those covered by private insurance? A: For the most part, yes. …
Global Impact of US Health Care DebateHimalayan Times
Unions try to confront insurers over health careWorkday Minnesota
Ten Things to Look for in Health Care ReformMackinac Center for Public Policy
Bakersfield Californian -United Press International -truthout
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Reid goes 'public' on health fix
New York Post
Under the compromise bill, Reid said states would have the right to "opt out" of participating in a public health-insurance program. …
Reid to Include Public Option in Senate Health Care BillCBS News
Reid's public option makes a splashKansas City Star
Senate bill has public optionPhiladelphia Inquirer
Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times -Examiner.com
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Clock ticking on Democrats' health care reform
The Associated Press
They would create a new federally regulated marketplace, termed an exchange, where individuals and families could purchase insurance sold by private …
Senate health bill will include public optionCNNMoney.com
Senate Leaders Close To Including A Version Of Public Option In Health BillMedical News Today (press release)
Patients - and patience - in health care end gameAtlanta Journal Constitution
ABC7Chicago.com -Bloomberg
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Editorial: Breast cancer an example of need for reform
Delaware County Daily Times
But anyone who has ever had to deal with private health insurance companies is most likely not without complaint. They know the pain of a shrinking paycheck …
Health Insurance Reform - This Week in MythbustingAmerican Chronicle
Moore: Public option would lead to government-run health careThe Daily Toreador (registration)
After Reform PassesNew York Times
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FACTBOX: Lawmakers weigh options on public health plan
Reuters
That would set up a government health plan along the lines of the Medicare program for the elderly. It would compete with private insurance companies in the …
Schumer Predicts Dems Will Have the Votes on Health Care ReformPolitics Daily (blog)
Senate Demos have votes for public health plan: SchumerMarketWatch
Schumer resuscitates public option planBuffalo News
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FACT CHECK: Health insurer profits not so fat
The Associated Press
Such a public option would force private insurers to trim profits and restrain premiums to compete, the argument goes. This would "keep insurance companies …

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News Analysis Democrats See a Positive in a Bad Economy
New York Times
When a bank like Washington Mutual in Seattle lays off 3000 people, they lose health insurance. Millions of people with insurance are asking, …
Reader views on health-care reform billThe Tennessean
A public health option would benefit us allDetroit Free Press
Health reform must help average peopleDesMoinesRegister.com
Washington Post -In These Times -Hartford Courant
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Nelson open to trimmed-down public option approach
The Associated Press
… issue surrounding health care overhaul legislation, whether to set up a nationwide public health insurance program to compete with private insurers. …
Schumer resuscitates public option planBuffalo News

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Democrats Ease Up on Public Option
Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders signaled flexibility Friday on how a proposed government-run health insurance plan would operate in the …
House health care bill over $1 trillion for decadeThe Associated Press
FACTBOX: us lawmakers weigh options on public health planReuters
US Lawmakers May Be Moving Toward Consensus on Public OptionBloomberg
CNN -Gather.com
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Health reform must help average people
DesMoinesRegister.com
Not making those in the private sector more money. Last weekend, President Barack Obama accused the private health insurance industry of "filling the …
In Massachusetts, Obama won't promote state's health-care planWashington Post
Rx: The Interstate Insurance Competition CureBenzinga
The Case for Mandating Health InsuranceNew York Times
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