Democrats Dropping Public Option To Save Overhaul--Again

By Scott Hensley The public option looks dead again. Democrats are pretty much conceding defeat on a compromise reached last week that would have allowed uninsured people ages 55 to 64 to buy Medicare coverage. Unable to muster enough votes for health Read More...

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Posted Dec 15 2009, 05:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News
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