I tried reading the Senate bill on health care. It is not understandable. It is reminiscent of the stimulus bill in that there is too much reference to U.S.C. (United States Code). It requires a lawyer familiar with legal writing to understand. The health care law passed by the Senate (H.R. 3590) is over 2000 pages long. Few if any senators actually did read this law. They apparently relied upon summaries provided by the leadership.
Watching the Sunday talk shows it is apparent that many commentators are unhappy with this law because they too do not understand the document. This was most obvious on Meet the Press. Even Duvall Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, expressed his dismay with this law. The reason is that little attention is given to regulations that will actually reduce the cost of medical care. The focus is on providing medical care for the uninsured. Where will the money come from to pay this cost? Does anyone reading this article believe that Medicare and Medicaid savings will amount to $500 Billion? Are taxes on high-priced medical plans a fair way to pay for this new law?
The Senate had to negotiate special deals and make a variety of compromises to obtain the required 60 votes. How many more give aways and compromises will be necessary to reconcile the House and Senate bills?
Drug manufacturers and insurance companies couldn’t be happier. They will be earning ever more money.
Now is the time to call your representative and senators. Tell them that this is bad legislation that we cannot afford.
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