Liberals Warn Leaders

Progressives Want Robust Public Option

• By Steven T. Dennis
• Roll Call Staff
• Oct. 27, 2009, Midnight

House liberals are keeping up their pressure on key Democrats — including President Barack Obama — and urging them to embrace a robust public insurance option. But the move comes as their own party leaders have been unable to find the votes for such a plan and have signaled they may take a more moderate approach.