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Lawmakers face question: Even if one believes government-run insurance option is good, should reformers stake everything on its inclusion?

Three major hospital associations have offered to contribute about $155 billion over 10 years to help pay for a U.S. healthcare overhaul, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing industry sources.

A majority of Americans see government action as critical to controlling runaway health-care costs, but there is broad public anxiety about the potential impact of reform legislation and conflicting views about the types of fixes being proposed on Capitol Hill, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Saying it's not logical to complain that the government 'can't run anything' but will put them out of business, he also leaves room for compromise on a public plan as Congress tackles the issue.

President Obama takes his call for government-funded health insurance to a skeptical audience Monday.