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President Begins Major Health Care Push

As the certainty of a comprehensive health care bill is being questioned by Congress and the media (subscription), the Obama Administration has become increasingly active in pushing Congress to pass legislation this year. Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen … Continue reading

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A Public Plan Compromise Involving Pooling?

Senators from both parties and key committees are beginning to voice support for an idea proposed by Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) earlier this week that is an alternative to a government-run public insurance company (“public plan”). While complete details have … Continue reading

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Baucus: Bill Will Have Public Option

After holding a private session with all members of the Senate Finance Committee yesterday, Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) said that any bill passing the Senate will have a public option and despite hesitation from committee members he is dedicated to passing legislation before the August recess. Continue reading

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