Sen Nelson opposes public option; Insurance industry his largest donor


	Sen Nelson opposes public option; Insurance industry his largest donor

masbury

7-19-2009 7:55 PM

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masbury says:

Guess what - Democrat Ben Nelson has announced his opposition to a public insurance option - and the insurance industry is his largest campaign contributor. SOLD!

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7-20-2009 12:36 AM

darkeforce

Big Health Insurance got their money's worth when they bought him.

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