The not so public option…
October 29th, 2009 by SpokesbloggerIt seems that Speaker Pelosi doesn’t like the “public” option that much. From The Washington Times:
House Democrats blocked the public from attending the unveiling ceremony of their health-care bill Thursday morning, allowing only pre-approved visitors whose names appeared on lists to enter the event at the West side of the Capitol.
Republican Whip Eric Cantor’s office even got footage of someone being turned away with a Capitol Police officer informing him that he hadn’t been, “authorized by the Speaker’s office.” To watch the video, click here.