Recovered from FSRN’s earlier site via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine. The audio here is FSRN’s own production recording. Originally published August 19, 2009.
As rumors circulate that the White House may drop its plans for a public option on health care reform, presidential aide Linda Douglass addressed these concerns. In a written statement today, Douglass said that the President wants to ensure there are affordable health care options for all Americans and increased competition in the insurance market. She said the President still believes a public option is the best way to do this.
Meanwhile in Washington, a group of specialty doctors met Wednesday to discuss their position toward health care reform. Cardiologists, orthopedic Surgeons and other specialists have come under fire for their opposition to a public health care system. Critics say these doctors are only interested in protecting their pockets and keeping the status quo. FSRN´s Karen Miller has more.
