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July 05, 2009

Wyden Warming Toward The Public Option

So Saith DKos Oregon diarist bewert:

You may also be interested to know that my bill, the Healthy Americans Act, S.391, not only allows a public option in states that want one, but also requires a public option if a state doesn't have at least two health plans offering everyone benefits just like members of Congress have today. This will ensure that all Americans have high quality and affordable coverage.

Which is good, but my preference would be if my senior Senator (who I'm still a huge fan of) would ashcan the idea of taxing the health benefits I do have. Or came out for single-payer, which is the only truly fair system.

This story and the story on the way State Sen Hass changed his vote on tax-policy reform and the way the Metolius protection actually became a reality suggest that, despite taking a lot of hits lately, the idea of public pressure still carries some water with our elected legislators.

Which is why I don't entirely give up hope.

Posted by The Chinuk at July 5, 2009 07:21 PM