On the Saturday before Thanksgiving recess, the Senate agreed to debate a health care bill, which includes a public option with a state opt-out clause, and Democratic leaders were in early discussions with moderates–who have made their objections to the opt-out perfectly clear–on an alternative proposed by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE). With the Senate back in session, it seems those negotiations are continuing.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=134044