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Old 12-03-2009, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by doucanoe View Post
One section of the Pelosi bill that DOESN’T use the word “shall” or “must” is section 330 (on page 225):
You mean the House bill? As much as I admire my fellow former Baltimorean and current Bay Area resident, I don't think she wrote the House bill all by herself.

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SEC. 330. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, Members of Congress may enroll in the public health insurance option.
This only tells me that Members are eligible, even if there's a means test they don't meet. I think that's a good thing. If Members join a public plan, that gives them "skin in the game". That can only ensure that the plan will be a good one.

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