![Jeremy Flynn (left) of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin at a news conference in Urbana.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/45303/jeremy_flynn-iha__medium.jpg)
Durbin Wants ‘Medicare For All’ Health Program In Long Term, ‘Public Option’ Now
US Senator Dick Durbin wants to see the United States eventually implement a “Medicare for all” type health care program. The Illinois Democrat acknowledges that isn't likely with Republicans in control of both houses of Congress and the White House, but says a "public option" on current health insurance exchanges could be an interim step.