HELP Health Reform Bill On Fast Track With Gaps To Fill; Dodd Takes Reins
Executive Summary
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's health care reform bill is headed to markup beginning June 16, although details of key provisions, including establishment of a public insurance option, are still being developed
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