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americablog.com - 7/5/2009
Sen. Schumer: "There will be a public option in the final bill."
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The thing about Senator Chuck Schumer is that he's a political creature. All Senators are to some extent, but Schumer sees all things through a political lens. So, when Schumer supports the public option in legislation to reform health care, it makes political sense. And, Schumer not only ...
Schumer promises public option in healthcare bill
thehill.com - 7/5/2009
Schumer promises public option in healthcare bill
— thehill.com — The healthcare reform bill that emerges from Congress this year will include a government-run public health insurance option, regardless of the bipartisan negotiations seeking a compromise in the Senate, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday. "Make ... (more) Schumer promises public option in healthcare bill

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Just 96 months to save world, says Prince Charles - Green Living, Environment - The Independent
independent.co.uk - 7/9/2009
Just 96 months to save world, says Prince Charles - Green Living, Environment - The ...
— independent.co.uk — Capitalism and consumerism have brought the world to the brink of economic and environmental collapse, the Prince of Wales has warned in a grandstand speech which set out his concerns for the future of the planet. The heir to the throne told an ... (more) Just 96 months to save world, says Prince Charles -  ...

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huffingtonpost.com - 7/6/2009
Schumer: With Franken Seated No Need To Compromise On Public Option
— huffingtonpost.com — One of the leading Senate Democrats in the health care reform battle said that the seating of Al Franken has given the party the purpose and direction it needs to ensure that a public option for insurance coverage remains in any bill. "If you did ... (more) Schumer: With Franken Seated No Need To Compromise On ...

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Eschaton — Hopefully Chuck Schumer isn't just blowing smoke and there will be a [good] public plan in the final bill. Without it there really isn't much point to any of this. The public plan is the point. ...

Schumer Promises a Public Option… or Not? Whip Him into Shape!
Firedoglake — ... On Sunday, Joe over at AmericaBlog reported (and Christy picked up the theme earlier today) that Schumer practically guaranteed a public option as a part of health care reform during his appearance on Meet the Press this morning: ...

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