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.

As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky works to drum up votes for his health care bill in Congress, people in his home state worry about what they could lose if the bill passes.