Slogging through health care amendments
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Posted: 4:52 AM Sep 23, 2009
Slogging through health care amendments
The Senate Finance Committee continues working on a health care reform bill, trying to wade through hundreds of amendments that make clear lawmakers' unhappiness with Chairman Max Baucus' plan.
Reporter: Associated Press
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The Senate Finance Committee continues working on a health care reform bill, trying to wade through hundreds of amendments that make clear lawmakers' unhappiness with Chairman Max Baucus' plan.

Baucus says his plan is a way to provide coverage to millions of Americans who are currently uninsured while curbing spending.

As the committee began its work yesterday, Baucus indicated he'll commit 50 billion dollars over ten years toward making sure working class families can afford insurance.

But Republicans like Utah's Orrin Hatch remain concerned about cost and government intrusion.

The committee must deal with more than 500 proposed amendments.


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