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Americans Demand a Public Option in Health Care -- When Will Politicians Listen?

Even in special-interest-dominated Washington, it's rare for politicians to so blatantly privilege a private industry over the will of the people.

Congress needs a better feel for what the public wants, not just what their colleagues want.

Lobbyists sense that their chances of protecting big insurers, drug companies, medical specialties, technology companies are improving.

Insurers claim that market competition keeps their prices low. In fact, employers rarely shop around for the cheapest option.