Obama to Endorse Public Plan in Congress Speech – Pelosi and Reid claim they have enough votes

For those thinking Obama may try and go “moderate” or “centrist” tommorow night in his speech to Congress, think again. According to the Wall Street Journal, Obama will press for a government-run insurance option in a proposed overhaul of the U.S. health-care system that has divided lawmakers and voters for months.

White House officials say the president will detail what he wants in the health-care overhaul, as well as say he is open to better ideas on a government plan if lawmakers have them.

Democratic plans call for requiring most Americans to carry health insurance. Failure to comply could cost families as much as $3,800 a year, according to a new Senate proposal.

The president is likely to say that a government-run insurance plan, known as the “public option,” will not provide a level of subsidies that give it an unfair advantage over private insurers, according to aides familiar with the speech preparations.

Also, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi told Obama in their little “meeting” yesterday, they have the votes to pass this.

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September 8, 2009 · Filed Under congress, ObamaCARE


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