Sen. Burris Not Giving Up On Public Option

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Nov 2, 2009 at 8:01 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM CDT

While Congressman Schock does not support a public option, another Illinois lawmaker is not giving up on including a public option in any version healthcare reform.

In fact, Senator Roland Burris said he will not vote on health care reform legislation that does not have a public option.

Burris' vote is crucial to the Obama administration as it tries to get a reform measure through congress.

During a visit to Stroger Hospital the senator said he would only vote for a bill that allows the government to sell insurance in competition with private insurers.

"Stick to your guns senator, stick to your guns, give us that strong public option. I'm gonna find out just how much strength one senator has in the U.S. Senate," said Senator Burris.

Democrats made news last week saying they will now compromise and let states opt–out of a federal public option plan.

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 1:55 PM stuff wrote ...

public option... or not at all. remove those from office that disagree. pass it, get the economy rolling(look at our fortune 500 companies), ammend the legislation as needed.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:29 PM dumb nggr wrote ...

If you get elected it will show how dumb people are in this state or how whites are outnumbered by these racist crying roaches.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 2:03 AM Yes wrote ...

Way to go Burris! Way better politician than Schock is or will ever be.

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