But insurance companies and conservatives in Congress say the so-called public option would mean unfair competition.

VOA: special.2009.09.12

His main targets were companies that supplied the public with water, electricity,and natural gas.

VOA: special.2010.08.05

Fairey says he is not guilty. He says he is being punished for suggesting that public space should be filled with more than just advertising for companies.

VOA: special.2009.04.08

Shares of these companies were sold to the public.

VOA: special.2009.04.30

(To counteract this disturbing trend,) government agencies and private companies are using public service announcements and safety events to raise awareness.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

Most contentious was the proposal for a government-run insurance option, also known as a public option, to give Americans a choice over private insurance companies.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

In an interview on CBS television's "Face the Nation" program, President Obama said that before more public funds are provided, both companies need to further restructure their businesses.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

On Tuesday, international mining companies expressed public concern about arbitrary property seizures.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

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.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

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

In a statement on Monday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the president is pleased that the Senate has decided to include a public option, and that he supports it because it has the potential to hold insurance companies accountable through choice and competition.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

We need help from the developing countries as they put priority on this in their budgets and the quality of their delivery systems to get out and reach every child, And he calls for more public/private partnerships that include the major pharmaceutical companies.

VOA: standard.2010.01.29