Schakowsky: Nothing but a Robust Public Option

by Gary Kopycinski on September 8, 2009

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WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2009 — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement expressing her unequivocal support for a robust public health insurance plan. Rep. Schakowsky, a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee has been a strong voice in support of such a plan.

“Many Members of Congress — including myself — will not support a health insurance reform bill that does not break the strangle hold of private insurance companies on our…