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On the recordSeptember 7, 2009
Her number two Steny Hoyer saying today, he thinks that a health care bill can get through the House without a public option.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Hoyer expresses a differing opinion from Pelosi regarding the necessity of a public option in the health care bill.

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