An article headed “Schumer: Public Option Near Votes Needed to Pass” goes on to quote the senator as stating:
“A proposal for the public option that is gaining wide support would allow states to choose not to participate in a government-run insurance program, said New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, the third-ranking Democrat. The “opt out” proposal is drawing support from many liberal and moderate senators and less opposition from lawmakers wary of government insurance.”
WATCHDOG: A vigorous wag of the tail!