Kerry, Kirk Renew Call for Public Option

by Gary Kopycinski on October 9, 2009

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BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk signed a letter urging the inclusion of a public option in any health reform legislation that will be considered on the Senate floor.

“I believe deeply in a robust public option,” said Senator Kerry. “With Ted Kennedy, I’ve fought hard on this issue for years and believe we need to find a path to a public option. This fight isn’t over, and this letter conveys the…