Thread: Senate health care bill to include public option

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Health care legislation heading for the Senate floor will give millions of Americans the option of purchasing government-run insurance coverage, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Monday, although he stopped short of claiming the 60 votes needed to pass a plan steeped in controversy. Reid, D-Nev., said individual states would have the choice of opting out of the program.



His announcement was cheered by liberal lawmakers, greeted less effusively by the White House and noted with a noncommittal response by Democratic moderates whose votes will be pivotal.

It appears states will be able to opt out of participating in the public option program if they so choose.

[quote name='Formative Years' date='26 October 2009 - 05:43 PM' timestamp='1256596983' post='45276']

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It appears states will be able to opt out of participating in the public option program if they so choose.

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Are they only going to raise taxes on those who live in the states that take the public option?

[quote name='Conservative15' date='26 October 2009 - 06:52 PM' timestamp='1256597560' post='45285']

Are they only going to raise taxes on those who live in the states that take the public option?

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Yes, don't worry, whether your state takes it or not, you still get to help pay for it.

[quote name='Conservative15' date='26 October 2009 - 06:52 PM' timestamp='1256597560' post='45285']

Are they only going to raise taxes on those who live in the states that take the public option?

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Everyone pays for it. Thats how this is setup, the Republican Congressfolk can say that didn't vote for a public option and, a year later after double paying for health care, folks will begin to demand to not pay twice, which at that point guess what their option will be?



I'm withholding judgment until I see the triggers, if that is in fact the way it goes

[quote name='Devil505' date='26 October 2009 - 03:54 PM' timestamp='1256597698' post='45288']

Sounds like we might finally get some relief from insurance company greed!

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And who is going to pay for your relief? Insurance company greed, thats amount to about a 2.5% profit.

Does this new bill pay for abortions?

[quote name='Devil505' date='26 October 2009 - 05:54 PM' timestamp='1256597698' post='45288']

Sounds like we might finally get some relief from insurance company greed!

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Amen. I was glad to thar this. Not what I'd say is best, but it's a start.

[quote name='Conservative15' date='26 October 2009 - 09:31 PM' timestamp='1256607066' post='45443']

Does this new bill pay for abortions?

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Abortions are legal, so if it did I wouldn't see the problem.