Chuck Schumer on ObamaCare

Democrats are trying to convince us that government insurance will keep private companies honest.

From the Politico

In advance of Congress’ return next week, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that he’s hard atworkdrafting a public plan option that competes on a level playing field with privateinsurancecompanies.

Schumer, a key member of the Senate Finance Committee, has been pushing the proposal since May and the announcement comes on the heels of news that the Senate health committee will propose a public option in legislation it is considering.

“There is renewed momentum for a public plan that competes on a level playing field with private insurers. Any plan absolutely must be available to all Americans from the first day in order to successfully keep private insurers honest,” Schumer said.

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