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David Gergen: “On the other hand, a bill that does contain a robust public option looks like right now it will not get through the…”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2009
On the other hand, a bill that does contain a robust public option looks like right now it will not get through the Senate.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Explaining the difficulties of passing health care reform with a robust public option in the Senate.

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