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They oppose it because it's a Republican bill. That is all. If Algore was President and he proposed it, they would be for it. Politics first, winning first, above all else.

However, these are not bills that Republicans should support. Too much cost for the taxpayer. The Republicans are also playing games.

I agree that these are not bills Republicans should support...whatever damage they do to the Dems, they do more to America. We could have 'boxed in!' the Soviets by electing communists...which is effectively what this bill is.

I am not sure I like this bill. I am not in the Medicare system but handle it for my mother in law. She is well insured, has medicare, private drug insurance, nursing home insurance and the ability to kick in more for plan B. I have a feeling the drug insurance coverage she now has will dump her pretty quick once this GOP bill kicks in (if she is still alive)and she will end up with taxpayers picking up the tab.

Her medication is $250. per injection when her blood count drops. Procrit is really expensive. There seems to be a fair amount of cheaper bogus Procrit around that worry users and pharmacies. Alhzeimers and full time care at home add to the list of her expenses that she now handles. The nursing home insurance is a joke. They pay very little if the care is 24/7 at her home. Will her RX insurer dump the high cost drugs on the taxpayer? Probably.