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

VOA: special.2009.09.12

The SEC--you have to decide-- you hear about public companies and private companies.

证交会...你必须选择...,你应该听说过上市公司和私营公司

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

VOA: special.2010.08.05

Shares of these companies were sold to the public.

VOA: special.2009.04.30

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

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

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