March 19, 2010
In their attempt to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats are pushing a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the “yes” category.
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March 19, 2010
Propelled by a strong deficit-reduction estimate by the Congressional Budget Office, House Democrats are pressing ahead toward a showdown vote this weekend on what they hope will be the final version of a health overhaul package.
Meanwhile, President Obama has decided to scrap his trip to the Pacific and stick around, at least for now, to shepherd his top domestic priority through the House and, possibly, the Senate next week.
“Our international alliances are critical to America’s security and economic progress, but passage of health insurance reform is of paramount importance, and the president is determined to see… Continue reading
March 19, 2010
Propelled by a strong deficit-reduction estimate by the Congressional Budget Office, House Democrats are pressing ahead toward a showdown vote this weekend on what they hope will be the final version of a health overhaul package.
Meanwhile, President Obama has decided to scrap his trip to the Pacific and stick around, at least for now, to shepherd his top domestic priority through the House and, possibly, the Senate next week.
“Our international alliances are critical to America’s security and economic progress, but passage of health insurance reform is of paramount importance, and the president is determined to see… Continue reading
March 19, 2010
In their attempt to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats are pushing a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the “yes” category.
Related Content
Audio: Health On The Hill
CBO Finds Heath Overhaul Will Cost $940 Billion Over 10 Years But Trim Deficit
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CBO Estimate: Reconciliation Act of 2010
Full Text: Reconciliation Act of 2010
Proposed changes to the Senate-passed health care bill include a… Continue reading
March 19, 2010
This is an updated version of a story that was last updated on Jan. 15, 2010.
The Democrats final health bill negotiated by the House, Senate and White House and released today contains a scaled-back tax on high-cost insurance policies. Here is a brief guide to these types of insurance plans. What is it, and what does it offer the consumer? Sometimes referred to as a “Cadillac” or “gold-plated” insurance plan, a high-cost policy is usually defined by the total cost of premiums, rather than what the insurance plan covers or how much the patient has… Continue reading
