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Mon Oct-26-09 02:34 PM
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Reid: Health care bill to include public option

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Source: ap

WASHINGTON – 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.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091026/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul

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