Posted byon October 25, 2009 at 08:56 PM EDTA rumor is making the rounds that the White House and Senator Reid are pursuing different strategies on the public option. Those rumors are absolutely false.
In his September 9th address to Congress, President Obama made clear that he supports the public option because it has the potential to play an essential role in holding insurance companies accountable through choice and competition. That continues to be the President's position.
Senator Reid and his leadership team are now working to get the most effective bill possible approved by the Senate. President Obama completely supports their efforts and has full confidence they will succeed and continue the unprecedented progress that is being made in both the House and Senate.
Dan Pfeiffer is Deputy Communications Director
Monday, October 26, 2009
White House: The Public Option: Rumor Check
The White House has responded on its blog to assertions that President Obama is backing down on the public option:
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