[rebelmouse-image 24746078 original_size="425x289" expand=1]Even as Republicans gear up for a vote to repeal health care reform, one progressive House member is making a renewed push for the public option.
A close ally of President Barack Obama admitted Tuesday – before retracting the claim – that the White House negotiated away the public option to win over the support of insurers and hospitals early in last year’s health care debate.