Statement on Health Care Reform from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, October 26, 2009

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2009.

“The President congratulates Senator Reid and Chairmen Baucus and Dodd for their hard work on health insurance reform. Thanks to their efforts, we’re closer than we’ve ever been to solving this decades-old problem. And while much work remains, the President is pleased with the progress that Congress has made. He’s also pleased that the Senate has decided to include a public option for health coverage, in this case with an allowance…