House Democrats propose leaving public options up to the Senate . Republicans , moderate Democrats oppose any public option . However , the spokesman for Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska , a key moderate , said Nelson opposes the idea of a national public option with an opt-out for the states . White is considered to be a trigger for a public option . House Democrats seek more information on long - term costs of bill .
House Democrats propose leaving public options up to the Senate . Republicans , moderate Democrats oppose any public option . White is considered to be a trigger for a public option . House Democrats seek more information on long - term costs of bill .