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Lieberman, Nelson: Public-option compromise still not good enough
The Hill ^ | 12/13/09 | Eric Zimmermann

Posted on 12/13/2009 12:07:01 PM PST by Nachum

Two key senators criticized the most recent healthcare compromise Sunday, saying the policies replacing the public option are still unacceptable.

Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) both said a Medicare "buy-in" option for those aged 55-64 was a deal breaker.

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1 posted on 12/13/2009 12:07:02 PM PST by Nachum
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To: Nachum

So what? Snowe and Collins make the 60 votes.


2 posted on 12/13/2009 12:20:09 PM PST by pabianice
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To: pabianice

I think that Snow and Collins have too much to worry about at home. However, McCain and Graham could well sell us out. McCain is making a show, but his chance to grand stand will make him wet his pants.


3 posted on 12/13/2009 1:06:30 PM PST by Steamburg ( Your wallet speaks the only language most politicians understand.)
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To: Nachum
Please -- Senators -- no public option at all!

FReep your Senator!

U. S. Senate

4 posted on 12/13/2009 1:34:07 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Nachum
The new proposal is a "public option" through the backdoor. It does the same thing by expanding Medicare. Dingy Harry must think people are stupid.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

5 posted on 12/13/2009 2:51:02 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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