NU Online News Service, Dec.10, 3:08 p.m. EST

WASHINGTON–Senate Democrats appear to be coalescing around a compromise to a so-called "public plan" for health care protection reform legislation that has met divided insurance industry opinion.

The compromise health plan negotiated by 10 moderate and liberal Democrats would call for creation of a national health plan in lieu of a public option but with a trigger requirement and a high medical loss ratio.

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