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    Sen. Max Baucus Unveils Health Care Bill

    Key Democrat Unveils Health Care Bill

    By ERICA WERNER
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    WASHINGTON (Sept. 16) - Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday released the much-awaited Senate version of an American health-system remake — a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing.

    The bill by Baucus, chairman of the Finance Committee, would make major changes to the nation's $2.5 trillion health care system, including requiring all individuals to purchase health care or pay a fine, and language prohibiting insurance company practices like charging more to people with more serious health problems.

    "This is a unique moment in history where we can finally reach an objective so many of us have sought for so long," Baucus said. "The Finance Committee has carefully worked through the details of health care reform to ensure this package works for patients, for health care providers and for our economy."

    Consumers would be able to shop for and compare insurance plans in a new purchasing exchange. Medicaid would be expanded, and caps would be placed on patients' yearly health care costs. The plan would be paid for with $507 billion in cuts to government health programs and $349 billion in new taxes and fees.

    The bill fails to fulfill President Barack Obama's aim of creating a new government-run insurance plan — or option — to compete with the private market. It proposes instead a system of nonprofit member owned cooperatives, somewhat akin to electric co-ops that exist in many places around the country. That was one of many concessions meant to win over Republicans.

    Baucus is still holding out hope for GOP support when his committee actually votes on the bill, probably as early as next week.

    The bill represents the most moderate health care proposal in Congress so far, compared to legislation approved by three committees in the House and the Senate's health panel.

    Democratic leaders are aiming for votes in the full House and Senate this fall.

    2009-09-16 06:37:01

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    so this is the bill that baucus said last week would require americans to get insurance or pay a fine of like 3500 or something

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    How are they going to save money?

    It concerns me when they are going to save money. I wonder if they are going to save money by denying our seniors and/or our most vulnerable.
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    the bill will give out a penalty if the insurance companies charge over a specific price for an individual or a family insurance package.
    something you know the insurance company will pass on to us

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    http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-171144.html

    Sen. Max Baucus, a leader in the troubled effort in Congress to write a health care overhaul bill, has received more campaign donations from the health industry than any elected federal official except President Barack Obama and three other senators.

    Baucus, who is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has collected $3.9 million in donations from the health industry since 1989.

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    "Gang of Six" — Republicans Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Mike Enzi of Wyoming and Olympia Snowe of Maine, and Democrats Kent Conrad of North Dakota and Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico.

    along with baucus

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    So if I don't buy health insurance, I will be FINED? WTF!!!
    What happened to Barry's campaign promise not to increase taxes on those making less than $250K.

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    Does this bill violate the Constitution? It says that if you have a religious objection to being in a health care plan you can object and not have to pay a fine. But is that true for everybody or just members of certain religions? Otherwise if you aren't a member of one of the "pet" religions you have to pay the fine?
    And another thing: Baucus says he's opposed to illegals getting benefits. But where's the enforcement in the bill, there seems to be none.

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    Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus finally produced his own health care bill yesterday – and it’s an absolute gift to the insurance industry. Despite telling us for months that reform must be watered down to attract “bipartisanâ€

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