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Reid: Public Option No 'Silver Bullet' But Strong Consensus For Opt-Out
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10/26/2009
Reid: Public Option No 'Silver Bullet' But Strong Consensus For Opt-Out
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announces what we've been reporting today - the merged health care bill will include a public option allowing states to opt-out. "Under this concept states will be able to determine whether the public option works best for them," Reid told reporters. He said ...
Senator Reid Announces 'Opt-Out' Public Plan
prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com - 10/26/2009
Senator Reid Announces 'Opt-Out' Public Plan
— prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com — After two weeks of deliberation, the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, will announce a compromise public plan... to be included in the Senate's health care legislation. (more) Senator Reid Announces 'Opt-Out' Public Plan

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fdlaction.firedoglake.com - 10/26/2009
The When, How, Who, and What of the Public Option Opt-Out
— fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Several news sources are reporting that Harry Reid plans to put a national public option with an... opt-out provision in the merged Senate bill. So far, there have been almost zero details on how this national public option with an opt-out provision ... (more) The When, How, Who, and What of the Public Option Opt-Out

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Schumer: Opt-Out Is 'The Best Compromise' That Can Potentially Get 60 Votes
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10/26/2009
Schumer: Opt-Out Is 'The Best Compromise' That Can Potentially Get 60 Votes
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has released this statement, on Harry Reid's announcement of a public option proposal... that includes an opt-out mechanism for states: "Leader Reid has always been a strong supporter of a public option that could help keep ... (more) Schumer: Opt-Out Is 'The Best Compromise' That Can ...

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Talking Points Memo:  Reid Goes All In?

BlueOregon:  Reid: The public option is in, with an opt-out

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Reid Goes All In?
Talking Points Memo — ... Harry Reid is holding a presser now announcing his decision on how to merge the two Senate bills. The main news is that it will include a public option with an opt out provision. ...

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em?
Talking Points Memo — ... So for now at least, the White House seems to be on board with Reid's plan, as Reid himself suggested in his press conference: "As we've gone through this process, I've concluded, with the support of the White House and Senators. Dodd and Baucus, that the best way to move forward is to include a public option with an opt out provision for states." ...

Reid: The public option is in, with an opt-out
BlueOregon — ... Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), the Senate majority leader, announced today that the health care bill he will put forward in the Senate will include a public option - with a state opt-out provision. ...

Opt Out Going to the Senate Floor
Angry Bear — ... Harry Reid is sending a health care reform bill with a public option and an opt out claus to the floor of the Senate. . Josh Marshall explains why it is good policy and notes "the importance that an outside-the-box idea can have in significantly changing the terms of a major policy debate." ...

Yes he did
Las Vegas Gleaner — ... The bit about not bothering to ask the Congressional Budget Office to waste time doing the math on Her Royal Excellency Olympia Snowe's "trigger" plan is a particularly nice touch. ...

Senate Health Care Reform Bill to Include the Public Option (Opt Out)
Blog For Arizona — ... Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that the merged health care bill will include a public option allowing states to opt-out. Reid: Public Option No 'Silver Bullet' But Strong Consensus For Opt-Out: ...

So What Happened Today?
Talking Points Memo — ... In general, I don't think any of these developments should surprise us terribly and I don't think they much change where things stood after Sen. Reid made his announcement yesterday afternoon. The senate leadership has been pretty clear that they don't have firm commitments from all 60 members of the Democratic caucus, at least nothing public. But they believe that they'll be able to get them or -- depending on how you want to look at it -- that they'll make a calculated gamble that they will and that the best tactical approach is to frame the senate debate around a bill that ...

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Snowe: I Do Not Support Opt Out Compromise, Would Likely Filibuster Public Option Bill
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Obama, Reid May Be Leaning Toward Public Option Opt-Out
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Senate leaning toward opt-out; public option cloture whip count up to 57 or 58
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White House again voices support for public option
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Reid Is Only One Or Two Votes Shy On Opt-Out Public Option
huffingtonpost.com 10/23/2009 — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is just one or two Senate votes shy of having a filibuster-proof majority in favor of a public option for health insurance coverage with a provision allowing states to opt-out, multiple sources tell the Huffington ...
Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public Option Opt Out Compromise
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com 10/23/2009 — Multiple sources tell TPMDC that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is very close to rounding up 60 members in support of a public option with an opt out clause, and are continuing to push skeptical members. But they also say that the White House is ...
The Case Against Including An Opt-Out Public Plan In The Senate Bill
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org 10/23/2009 — Most news outlets are reporting that Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) may include an opt-out public option in the merged Senate legislation. “Mr. Reid met with President Obama at the White House Thursday to inform him of his inclination to ...
Public Option Opt Out and the Commerce Clause
angrybear.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — by Bruce Webb Well it looks like Harry Reid is going to introduce a bill that includes a Public Option with a state opt-out provision. Which I guess means the Tenthers won't have to secede from the Union after all. But it raises some questions. Let's say I am from Washington State and have an ...
Pawlenty: My State Should Opt Out
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Reid speaking now - Opt-out public option is in the bill
americablog.com 10/26/2009 — Public option source of great discussion. I've always been a strong supporter. Not a silver bullet. Important way to assure competition and level the playing field. Concluded, with support of WH, Dodd and Baucus, best way to move forward is have a ...
Reid: "The Public Option With An Opt-Out Is The One That's Fair"
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Harry Reid Announces Plan For Public Option With Opt-Out Option
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The Early Word: The Opt Out
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Sen. Brown On Opt-Out Public Option: 'Confident' States Will Put Families Ahead of Insurers
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Reid Announces Opt-Out Public Option, But What Kind Of Plan Would States Opt-Out Of?
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Lieberman Threatens to Filibuster Public Option, Even With Opt-Out
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Pawlenty Says He Would Lead A Campaign To Opt Out Of The Public Option In Minnesota
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