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Barack Obama: A public option that competes with private insurers is the best way to ensure choice and competition that are so badly…

On the recordOctober 28, 2009
A public option that competes with private insurers is the best way to ensure choice and competition that are so badly needed in today's market.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on House of Representatives Action on Health Care Reform Legislation

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