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Revenue Raisers Vex Lawmakers As They Debate Health Care Reform
Negotiations for comprehensive health care reform are moving into high gear on Capitol Hill. One of the most difficult questions for lawmakers is how to pay for health care reform. Every proposed revenue raiser (aka, tax increase) has generated controversy and it is unclear which ones will make their way into a final bill. Continue reading
Lawmakers Struggle To Pay For Health Care Reform
Health care reform continues to elude Congress as lawmakers struggle to find ways to pay for its estimated $1 trillion cost. The House is poised to pass a massive health reform bill, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200), which includes a surcharge on higher income individuals. The Senate, however, is unlikely to pass its version of health care reform before Congress’ August recess. A final bill is not expected to pass Congress until the fall or maybe later.
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