CNN - BREAKING: Reid backs health care public option

[TomCADem]

Okay, do we enjoy this moment, or do we look for reason to be defeatist about this moment?

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/26/breaking-reid-backs-health-care-public-option/

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WASHINGTON (CNN) –Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Monday that he intends to move forward with a health care bill including a public insurance option allowing states to opt out.

Reid, a Nevada Democrat, has been melding legislation from the more conservative Senate Finance Committee and the more liberal Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. The Health Committee included a form of the public option in its bill; the Finance Committee did not.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has insisted the House of Representatives will pass a health care reform bill including a public option.

President Barack Obama has indicated his preference for legislation including a public option, but has not indicated he would a veto a bill without one. Several top Democrats have previously expressed concern that the traditionally conservative Senate would not pass a bill with a public option.

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[Beetwasher]

We Will Enjoy It, Haters Will Hate And Move Goalposts

Same as it ever was.

[MNDemNY]

3. At least some have goalposts.

As opposed to you who will accept any tripe served up.

[Beetwasher]

5. LOL! You Can't Help Yourself Can You?

I thought I was unworthy of your responses, Chester?

Guess I have an ugly, little yapping puppy nipping at my heels! Dance clown, dance! :rofl:

[MNDemNY]

9. Wipe your chin, monica.

[Beetwasher]

10. Yip Yip Yip

Down boy down! :rofl:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. An anonymous source says the plan does not cover Morgellon's Disease caused by chemtrails

I'm very concerned.

So much for change, Mr. Obama.

[MNDemNY]

2. It's a step forward, but now we must fight to get a "real" strong public option.

One that is both "PUBLIC" and an "OPTION", not what has been passing for such on this board.

[TomCADem]

4. Hopefully We "Fight," Rather Than Anonymously Complain

I am proud to say that I lit up the phone lines of my congressional reps.

:)

[MNDemNY]

7. I visit the offices of my reps.

One of which I see quit regularly on a social basis. But , yes, that is a fine point.( I will however continue my blovating here);-)

[TomCADem]

8. Touche'

;)

[FLAprogressive]

6. the headline should have a big ol asterisk on the end