Sen. Lincoln Reverses Position on Public Option

By David M. Drucker
Roll Call Staff
Sept. 2, 2009, 3:53 p.m.

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), still facing the prospect of a tough re-election in 2010, has reversed her position on the public insurance option, saying Tuesday she will oppose the measure as a part of health care reform after previously expressing support for the policy, the Arkansas News reported.



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