Thank god for the progressives ...

At least some Dems have some balls. The Progressive Caucus won't vote for a bill without the 'public option' and the Speaker agrees:

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In a letter delivered to the White House moments ago, the two leaders of the bloc of House progressives bluntly told President Obama that they will not support any health care plan without a public option in it — and demanded a meeting to inform him face to face.

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That lets me head to work with a smile on my face.