Reply #1: Now, this is a lot better

[Mass]

I have not watched the hearing yet, but this is the type of support that is needed. Make clear the public plan is pushed, because those who want private insurances to keep their monopoly will be strong. Did it happen? I have not seen anything about this.

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/edcut/433029/the_battle_for_healthcare_begins

As Dr. Dean noted, the battle for real reform begins Tuesday morning, when Senator Max Baucus chairs a Senate Finance Committee hearing that will look into the public plan option. Activists are writing messages on why such a plan is critical and Senator John Kerry will read some of them into the record at the hearing.
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