Bill passes 31 - 28 in House Energy and Commerce Committee before recess . Bill calls for public reimbursement rates to be negotiated with insurance industry . Some believe that concessions to conservative Blue Dogs weaken public option . Bill will be merged with provisions from several other bills before return to chamber .
Bill passes 31-28 in House Energy and Commerce Committee before recess . Bill calls for public reimbursement rates to be negotiated with insurance industry . Some complain that concessions to conservative Blue Dogs weaken public option . Bill will be merged with versions from two other panels before going to chamber .