Tag Archives: Jay Rockefeller

White House Leadership on the Public Option

Posted on February 23, 2010 at 12:45 pm by Bob Cesca

At first, I agreed with Ezra’s post that the White House is, again, failing to lead on the public option. However, it’s become clear that even the most hardline supporters of the public option know that any serious rekindling of … Continue reading →

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Public Option Tab Dump

Posted on September 24, 2009 at 9:33 pm by Bob Cesca

Just arrived home after a long day of trains and subways. Lots of stuff happening with the public option. -Senators Schumer and Rockefeller say the final bill will have a “good, strong public option.” -Speaker Pelosi doesn’t even want to … Continue reading →

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The Amendments

Posted on September 20, 2009 at 2:24 pm by Bob Cesca

Here are some of the amendments being proposed in markup on the Baucus Plan: 187, “Establishment and administration of a public health insurance option as an exchange-qualified health benefits plan” 185, Rockefeller, “Strike state exchanges, multiple competing exchanges, and regional … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Hero: Jay Rockefeller

Posted on September 18, 2009 at 2:26 pm by Bob Cesca

This interview with Senator Rockefeller by Ezra Klein is a must read. Some important excerpts: …46 percent of the American people have health insurance from fairly large companies that self-insure. And they’re not included in the regulations. They have to … Continue reading →

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More Rockefeller on Healthcare

Posted on June 28, 2009 at 10:20 am by Bob Cesca

Yesterday, I posted a quote from Senator Rockefeller as the Quote of the Day. After re-reading the article, I think it’s important to post more of what he said: “We can’t count on insurance companies. They are just maximizing their … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on June 27, 2009 at 2:24 pm by Bob Cesca

“We have a moral choice. This is a classic case of the good guys versus the bad guys. I know it is not political for me to say that.” —Senator Jay Rockefeller in support of the public option and partisanship

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