House Senate health care bills detailed
A comparison of three congressional health care bills outlines options from House Democrats and House Republicans with Senate merging efforts led by Majority Leader Harry Reid. It covers costs, funding, penalties, insurance mandates, employer duties, subsidies, exchanges, and an essential benefits package.
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House health care reform bill drawn debate after passage
After extensive hearings and town halls, the House approved HR 3962, claiming full funding and deficit reduction. Critics led by Rep Ted Poe argued the plan costs trillions, raises taxes, creates new bureaus, and imposes a government takeover. Poe warned of constitutionality issues and IRS penalties for noncompliance. Hospitals declined comment amid ongoing fallout.
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Lieberman Rejects Public Plan in Health Bill Debate
Senate access to a public option divides Democrats as Lieberman vows to block final passage without such a plan. House passage shows how to push a bill with strict abortion funding limits, while a looming CBO estimate on Reid's cross committee bill weighs costs and coverage. Both chambers push universal health coverage with subsidies and insurance mandates.
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