But his option could well make tax filing far more complicated, especially for middle-income households.

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And once he lays out his goals, he can make it clear that the public option is not the only way to get there.

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Mr Blunkett says he wants to reduce the number of sick days taken, but the federation claims his proposals will effectively make taking early retirement through ill health not an option.

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The minister said that at the moment that option was too expensive, but that his department would continue to look at ways to make it happen.

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