Thu, Jul 2nd, 2009
One of the Democratic senators who was on the fence when it came to backing a public option for health insurance coverage is coming out in support of the measure.
On Thursday, Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) offered her support for the health care overhaul proposal put forth by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, of which she is a member. In the process, she issued a statement that removed any doubt about where she stands on a publicly run insurance option.
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Obama praises public insurance plan on healthcare
Jun 28th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday a government-run, public health insurance plan would be one of the best ways to bring down costs and "force the insurance companies to compete and keep them honest.
Lieberman Reprises Role As Health Care Spoiler
Jun 28th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
Sen. Joseph Lieberman affirmed on Tuesday what progressive health care reform advocates have long feared: At this juncture, he is likely to oppose a public option for health insurance coverage.
Senate health panel readies government insurance option
Jun 28th, 2009 - San Jose Mercury News
WASHINGTON — Senators on a key committee are putting the finishing touches on a government health insurance option that they hope will win broad support among Democrats and the public. According to a draft summary circulating Tuesday...
Senate health panel readies gov't insurance option
Jun 28th, 2009 - Salon.com
Jun 30th, 2009 | WASHINGTON -- Senators on a key committee are putting the finishing touches on a government health insurance option that they hope will win broad support among Democrats and the public.
Obama adviser: Public option likely part of health plan
Jun 28th, 2009 - seattlepi.com
David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama, made the rounds of the Sunday morning talk shows to discuss health care. Obama wants Congress to pass a bill overhauling the nation's health insurance system this year.
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...it outraged me to hear that our state was being represented in a way that made us resemble some sort of stone age cro-magnon. I decided to take a stand against this horrible misdeed, and sent the following note to Senator Richard Burr, with a similar one to Senator Kay Hagan.(Political Opinion)
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