Posted on 09/15/2009 10:05:36 AM PDT by Marty62
WASHINGTON -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has been trying for months to write a health care bill that could win Republican support. If he succeeds he may find it's fellow Democrats he has to worry about.
Baucus said Monday that "we're getting very close" to finalizing sweeping health care legislation to enact President Barack Obama's priorities of extending coverage to most of the 50 million uninsured and holding down spiraling health care costs.
Following weeks of closed door negotiations with two other Democratic senators and three Republicans, Baucus plans to unveil his bill on Wednesday, and he hopes Republicans are with him. Such a bargain could mark a turning point for Obama's top domestic priority.
At the same time, Baucus said the bipartisan talks could continue even as his Finance panel begins its formal bill-drafting and voting session next week. The negotiators meet again Tuesday.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, said he was concerned not enough financial help was being provided to help lower-income people buy coverage. A plan to offer tax subsidies only after a family has spent 13 percent of their income on health care costs could leave some shouldering hefty tabs, Wyden said. "I personally think there's a lot of heavy lifting still to do," Wyden said.
“...extending coverage to most of the 50 million uninsured and holding down spiraling health care costs.”
WTF???? Fox is using this number now?
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By that time it’s too late...
“By that time it’s too late...”
This may get interesting.
“This may get interesting.”
If this gets passed, The next TEA party may not be so friendly...that scares me.
If this gets passed, The next TEA party may not be so friendly...that scares me.
It is unconstitutional Period and these people pushing this crap are in violation of their Oath of Office and deserve no more consideration than a WW11 saboteur.
If Zippy gets this crapola passed, how many MD’s will retire or bid the USA audios for greener pastures.
Floating hospital ships, out in international waters.....
can’t they be tried on “abuse of power”? Also, not upholding their oath?
However, these bullies have everyone paid off...
“can’t they be tried on “abuse of power”? Also, not upholding their oath?
However, these bullies have everyone paid off...”
Everyone except they forgot about us in their little criminal party.
Obviously they believe Wilson....Zero LIES
They are counting on the criminal voter fraud org being org. now that Acorn is in trouble and the MSM to pull them through.
How does a 13% tax hike hit YOUR family budget. But hey the illegals and poverty level don’t have to pay it.
That’s not even the half od it. count the number of people that are close to the limit. HUMMMM...would it be better to NOT be employed. get welfare AND “free” healthcare.
the U.S of A. is head towards a depression like has never been seen in history.
Want to bet? This is a country moving full throttle towards stupid.
“They are counting on the criminal voter fraud org being org. now that Acorn is in trouble and the MSM to pull them through.
How does a 13% tax hike hit YOUR family budget. But hey the illegals and poverty level don’t have to pay it.”
It is not going to work for them.
You are right the writing is on the wall.
“Want to bet? This is a country moving full throttle towards stupid.”
I have faith there are enough Americans left too stop this horse crap.
I wonder what would happen if the American people organized a full scale taxpayer revolt.
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