Rep. Woolsey will introduce new public option bill tomorrow

[babylonsister]

Liberal caucus leader will introduce new public option bill
By Michael O'Brien - 03/22/10 04:14 PM ET


A leader of the House liberals' caucus said Monday she'll introduce new legislation to revive the public option.

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the co-chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said she plans to unveil legislation to add the government-run option to the national healthcare exchange established by legislation President Barack Obama is to sign tomorrow.

"We will introduce a robust public option bill on the very day the president signs the reconciliation bill into law," Woolsey said Monday during an interview on MSNBC.

The public insurance option had been a part of the healthcare legislation first approved by the House in November, but Senate Democratic leaders were forced to abandon the provision after it became clear that they wouldn't be able to get all 60 Democrats (at the time) to sign onto legislation containing that provision.

Woolsey and her co-chairman of the caucus, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), had pushed for the public option throughout the different stages of the health debate, but still ended up voting in favor of the legislation in the end, despite some threats to do otherwise earlier in the process.

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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/88371-liberal-caucus-leader-will-introduce-new-public-option-bill

[Webster Green]

1. She is my congresswoman.

Go Lynn Woolsey! :thumbsup:

[Katha]

8. She used to be mine too!

I love her :)

[pundaint]

2. Grayson's bill makes more sense but anything replacing for-profit denial is a good idea

[4lbs]

10. Pass them both and give the public the option on which one they sign up for in the exchanges.

:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Good for her...

This is the time to do it.

[freddie mertz]

4. You mean to tell me there is still work to be done?

With all the hoopla here, you'd swear we had just solved the entire problem.

[FrenchieCat]

5. I think we can pause for a minute of hoopla before putting our nose

back to the grindstone.

But I guess snark is helpful in you dealing with your pain
of seeing Democrats and the American people win something.
Sad for you.

[freddie mertz]

14. I am not sad. I am moving on to the next battle.

The Dems passed a deeply flawed bill. Everyone admits that it is.

Don't expect all of us to fetishize it.

[rhett o rick]

6. First, bravo for Pres Obama for the HCR bill. But we didnt get as much as we should have, so keep

the momentum up. These issues need to be brought up until the Foxhole republicans realize we are serious. Medicare Part E for everyone. At least Medicare buy-in for those without coverage. At least Medicare for children up to 18. And no anti-trust wavier for the predatory health insurance corporations.

And for you babylonsister, I know we have done our share of sparing, but I believe we are aiming for the same goals. And I want to be sure and express my appreciation for all the work you do to put together these posts.

Having said that, do you know if anyone has posted the "crooksandliars" list of ten immediate benefits of the HCR bill? I couldnt find it and think it should be posted, but I am on too many ignore lists.

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/what-you-get-when-hcr-passes

I am dating myself but "be cool" babylonsister.

[babylonsister]

7. Thanks, rhett.

I think we do have the same goals, and appreciate your appreciation! Be cool your own self!

Oh, and here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7986882

[rhett o rick]

9. I figured it was just my poor search capabilities. Thanks for that. nm

[Cha]

11. Thank you, Rep Lynn Woolsley..

Glad you're in there and we wouldn't think of you getting primaried!

[Bluenorthwest]

12. As always, some are back patting and elbow bending

while others are working to make this thing worthwhile. Good for Woolsey.

[truedelphi]

13. As always, she is the best. n/t

[NorthCarolina]

15. I appreciate the effort, but I fear there are too many DLC New Dems and Blue Dogs

in the Democratic party for such a move to ever have a ghost of a chance.

[mod mom]

16. EXCELLENT!