Re: From CNN: Democratic leaders in Congress soften on public option
On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Ronn! Blankenship ronn_blankens...@bellsouth.net wrote: The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate on Thursday signaled their willingness to drop a government run public health insurance option from a final health-care bill. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/10/democratic-leaders-in-congress-soften-on-public-option/ This seems unfortunately, since it certainly appears to me that the health care industry could benefit from more competition. Nick ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com
Re: From CNN: Democratic leaders in Congress soften on public option
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 6:46 PM, Nick Arnett nick.arn...@gmail.com wrote: This seems unfortunately, since it certainly appears to me that the health care industry could benefit from more competition. I'm always in favor of more competition. But I think the best way to increase competition, without increasing government spending[1], is for the Federal government to pressure the states to reform state laws that limit interstate competition for health insurance. Perhaps make Medicaid funds dependent on such reforms. [1] I know that reformers claim the government option would not be subsidized, but I find that extremely hard to believe. I'm afraid it would end up sucking down taxpayer money quite soon. ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com
Re: From CNN: Democratic leaders in Congress soften on public option
John Williams wrote: [1] I know that reformers claim the government option would not be subsidized, but I find that extremely hard to believe. I'm afraid it would end up sucking down taxpayer money quite soon. Who's paying for the uninsured right now? Are we just telling them they are SOL and sending them home? Doug ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com
Re: From CNN: Democratic leaders in Congress soften on public option
Ronn! wrote: God bless America, Land that I love! Stand beside her, and guide her Thru the night with a light from above. Or, as someone I know once sang it, from a bulb Doug ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com
