The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote on a possible, 10-year massive health care overhaul. Is this what President Obama campaigned for? Yes and no. Will it do for now? Maybe. While this compromise was expected to gain bipartisan support, only one Republican is expected to vote on the final bill once it hit the senate floor (and that's a maybe). Needless to say, I am a little upset with the democrats. I voted for change, and this is semi-change. I understand the process of taking incremental steps to change; however, this bill leaves out the public option that drew much contention from the minority party on Capitol Hill. It would be perfect to give and take if the republicans actually had a crafted bill to give or take from.
Highlights of the Baucus plan (named after the Finance Committee Chairman, Max Baucus):
-within 10 years reduce national deficit by $80 billion
-at least 29 million people will be covered within 10 years
-94% of nonelderly people will be covered
Today will definitely be interesting.
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