Tag Archives: Lynn Woolsey

The Public Option

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 10:40 am by Bob Cesca

The good news… Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), co-chair of the progressive caucus, is making good on her promise to continue pushing for a public health insurance option after the enactment of sweeping reform legislation. On Thursday afternoon, the Northern California … Continue reading →

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This Feels Good

Posted on July 8, 2009 at 10:01 am by Bob Cesca

It’s about damn time: Progressive Caucus Co-Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) warned Emanuel that he would lose the caucus’ votes if the White House compromised on the issue and included a “trigger” that could delay a public insurance plan indefinitely. The … Continue reading →

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Good News for the Public Option

Posted on June 13, 2009 at 12:08 pm by Bob Cesca

Rep. Lynn Woolsey says that if healthcare reform legislation doesn’t include a public option, the House Progressive Caucus will vote against the bill. That’s 80 members of the House. 256 Democrats minus 80 is 176. Nowhere near the votes for … Continue reading →

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