Hoyer not firm on public option

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/hoyer-not-firm-on-public-option-2009-08-21.html


House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Friday left the door open to moving a health reform package without a public insurance option prized by liberals.

Hoyer’s remarks were in contrast to statements Thursday by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who told a San Francisco audience that a public option must be included to win the votes necessary to pass in the House.

Hoyer (D-Md.) emphasized his support for a public option in a teleconference call with reporters, but also said he wants to ensure Congress sends a bill to the president.

“I’m for a public option, but I’m also for passing a bill,” he said. Democrats believe the public option is necessary, he said, “be we’ll have to see.”

He added that there are many other important parts of healthcare legislation approved by three committees in the House.


Hoyer opens door to dropping public option
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/hoyer-not-firm-on-public-option-2009-08-21.html


Rep. Fattah is trying to mobilize supporters
Rep. Fattah calls for healthcare march on Capitol grounds
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/rep.-fattah-calls-for-healthcare-march-on-capitol-grounds-2009-08-21.html

...urging him to stand firm on the Public Option.

He must not have gotten my message.

n/t

told him that he should either lead the way for a healthcare bill with a public option or get out of the way so someone whose a REAL leader
can do the job