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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 2010

Page

5

Health care reform debate highlights split views

Republicans Democrats and independents push for reform while McConnell cites poll averages. Obama and Alexander cite CBO estimates on premiums and subsidies, with Obama arguing benefits rise as costs fall. Reid defends reconciliation warnings as a partisan tool reflecting long standing practice.

Obama and GOP seek common health care fixes

Democrats and Republicans found some areas of agreement at Obama’s health care summit yet diverged on core fixes. They endorsed reform to curb costs, pooled purchasing options, coverage for pre existing conditions, and caps on non economic jury awards remained contentious with Republicans pushing caps. Seniors protection drew broad support but method remains disputed.

Senate Mitch McConnell Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebellus Barack Obama Blair House Washington John McCain R-Ariz

Harkin denounces health insurer preexisting condition bias

Senate health committee Democrat Tom Harkin compares coverage refusals for preexisting conditions to historical racial discrimination and warns against incremental reform. He calls for cohesive universal health reform and criticizes piecemeal steps. Senator Chuck Grassley also voices Medicare Medicaid concerns.

Washington Senate Health Committee Tom Harkin Iowa White House Harkin Obama Chuck Grassley Finance Committee

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