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Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., is taking the lead in crafting a compromise on the public option. The deal would put in place a nonprofit insurance option in some states.

Dems seek compromise on public option

Democrats are engaged in urgent talks to work out a compromise on one of the most contentious health care issues: a proposal for the government to sell insurance in competition with private companies. Full story

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