Congressman Barney Frank
Representing Massachusetts' 4th District


Does Congressman Frank support the proposal for a "public option" in the health care bill?


Congressman Frank has been a strong support of a public option. He stated his position clearly in a recent appearance on The Ed Show on MSNBC:

"I’m for single payer, which I think Medicare has shown is the best system. I will accept as second best a very good public option which, by the way, when the conservatives say will lead to a total public plan, they are conceding our point, namely that people will find that there is a better level of care.  But I would not accept anything less than a very vigorous public option, and I don’t think a majority of the House will either."

For more information about Congressman Frank's views about health care, see his letter to constituents.

 

 


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