Dem Leader: Public Option in Senate Health Bill
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Updated: 4:42 AM Oct 27, 2009
Dem Leader: Public Option in Senate Health Bill
Majority Leader Harry Reid says health care legislation headed to the Senate floor will include an option for government-run insurance.
Posted: 1:15 PM Oct 26, 2009
Reporter: David Espo AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Majority Leader Harry Reid says health care legislation headed to the Senate floor will include an option for government-run insurance.

Reid says states will have the prerogative of opting out of the program if they choose.

Reid noted that polls show widespread public support for giving the government a role in the overhauled health care system envisioned by President Barack Obama and his allies in Congress.

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