Public Insurance Concept May Prove Sticking Point in Health Care Reform
As the outlines of a health care reform package begin to emerge in Washington, one of the central dividing lines is quickly taking shape: whether the government will create a public insurance plan that would compete with private insurers.
Daschle Cabinet Bid Hits Trouble Over Tax Issue
Tom Daschle, President Barack Obama's choice to spearhead a reform effort of the costly U.S. health care system, fought Monday to salvage his appointment by apologizing for failing to pay back taxes.
