One proposal is to offer the choice of a government insurance plan that would compete with private insurers.

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There are public and private colleges and universities that offer military educations.

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Liberals within the Democratic Party have been fighting for a public option, saying that it is the only way to spur private insurance companies to keep costs down and offer affordable plans to consumers.

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Even a Rays World Series title this year, which is entirely possible, is unlikely to keep the franchise from bolting if voters don't approve the team's public-private offer for a new waterfront home in St.

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"Safety reasons" could well include the extra privacy and security that private jets offer.

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The general level of inflation-proofing that both public and private schemes offer, looks set to get weaker.

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