Not All Democrats Want 'Public Option' Dropped

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 08/18/2009 - 3:50am

The White House insists that President Obama is not backing away from health care changes that include a federal option for the sale of health insurance.

Even though some Democrats want to hold on to what's known as the public option, the plan is losing appeal.

A likely alternative to that plan is a network of nonprofit health co-ops.

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