For President Obama, giving up on a public insurance plan could punch a hole in Republican arguments but could also alienate liberal Democrats.
‘public Option’ In Health Plan May Be Dropped
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, New York Times
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 6:32am
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