'It's just a question of when,' says Speaker Pelosi

WASHINGTON - Democratic leaders in Congress scrambled Friday to round up votes for allowing the government to sell health insurance in competition with private industry as they struggled to finalize a health care bill that meets President Barack Obama's goals.

Follow the dollar and see where it goes and who the provider will be. You can probably start with your wallet.

I wouldn't even buy a used car from these folks

House health care bill exceeds $1 trillion

WASHINGTON - Health care legislation taking shape in the House carries a price tag of at least $1 trillion

God bless President Obama and the progressive democrats! It's about time we had a choice, and these insurance commpanies had some competititon. If folks don't believe in a national healthcare program (socialism in their words), ....well, a good way to demonstrate that displeasure and objection is to...are you ready?...Refuse your medicare coverage the next time you go to the doctor...just say no to that ol' socialistic healthcare brought on by the democrats and pay out of your pocket. Or, refuse that ol' SOCIAL Security check. Give it towards the national debt. Show your patriotism and reject these ol' democratis SOCIAL programs. Whadda' ya think?

Hi Mike. How have you been? When you going to come for a visit?

Hi American, somehow my name got put on the no fly/no travel list. I have a hard time getting out of Madison County Welcome back to the new forum my friend.I bet if you follow the $ the new health plans will lead you right back down the yellow brick road to the same insurers we have right now.Smoking mirrors.The rich get richer.

Moderate Democrats balk at public option

WASHINGTON - Democratic moderates who control the balance of power on health care legislation balked Tuesday at a government-run insurance option for millions of Americans, underscoring the enormity of the challenge confronting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid one day after he unveiled the plan as a consensus product.

Pelosi unveils $894B House health plan

Would extend coverage to 36 million, require employers to offer insurance