Democrats say agree to conservatives' healthcare plans

WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee chairman Henry Waxman said on Friday the Democratic-led panel will accept changes to healthcare legislation sought by fiscal conservatives in their party, signaling probable passage of the bill by the panel.

Representative Jane Harman, a member of the fiscal conservative group, said the bill will include "a robust public option" for a government-run healthcare plan and will include extra savings from the pharmaceutical industry.

Rep. Lois Capps told reporters "insurance companies will be held accountable in the bill." (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Bill Trott)