Middle East peace talks have been on hold since the Gaza conflict.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Two liberal House Democrats, Lynne Woolsey and Barbara Lee, said on Wednesday they intend to fightto keep this public option in, along with other steps to protect lower and middle-income Americans and hold insurance companies accountable.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

Members of the House Progressive Caucus have vowed to fight to keep this public option in any final legislation that emerges, along with other provisions they say are needed to protect lower and middle-income Americans and hold insurance companies accountable.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25