Harkin: Kennedy Bill to Include Public Option

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http://www.journalexpress.net/news/local_story_160162830.html?keyword=topstory

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“Our health care system is a crisis for American families and President Obama and members of Congress of both parties recognize the urgency of the problem. Our goal is to strengthen what works and fix what doesn’t. Over the next few days, we will continue working with our Republican colleagues on common sense solutions that reduce skyrocketing health care costs, assure quality care for all and provide affordable health insurance choices. Much work remains, and the coming days and weeks won’t be easy. But we have a unique opportunity to give the American people, at long last, the health care they need and deserve,” said Senator Kennedy.



Earlier this year, Kennedy and Senator Max Baucus, Chairman of the Finance Committee, which shares jurisdiction of health care reform with HELP, established a joint process that will lead to complementary legislation being marked-up in June and on the Senate floor by July. The HELP Committee is on track to meet that goal. On Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, Democrats and Republicans on the Committee will meet to discuss outstanding legislative options such as the public option and employer mandate.

[jaxx]

1. I never doubted it would be there.

Thanks for the info, and good luck with some paying attention. ;-)

[sandnsea]

2. Thanks, added that

I think I have all the pertinent info. PM me if you find anything else that would help with accuracy. People have a right to their own opinions, not to their own facts.

http://www.obama-mamas.com/blog/?p=263

[HopeOverFear]

4. this right here

"People have a right to their own opinions, not to their own facts."

Is sig worthy.

[Better Believe It]

3. Good! A strong one I hope. No caving in to the insurance companies.

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5. eh, it won't be strong enough

The key is: bitch about it now so it's as strong as possible. It'll still be watered down by reasonable standards, but it may make a strong starting point. Always look on legislation as something other legislation can build on.

[Wednesdays]

6. K&R

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[Thrill]

7. We must have Kennedy's bill

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[SpartanDem]

8. kick

[Kdillard]

9. Kick. Good news but as they say the devil is in the details.

[Captain Hilts]

10. But if doctors don't take Medicare patients now, why would they take folks on the public 'option'?

It's a two-tired system that way.

Not good.

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11. Glad Senator Kennedy's

around to be working on this.