Senator: Public option gaining
Votes near 60, Schumer says
Posted: October 26, 2009 at 5:17 a.m.
A proposal for government backed health insurance is close to gaining the 60 votes needed to pass the Senate and probably will be in overhaul legislation, a Senate Democratic leader said Sunday.
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