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seeing through HR3962 passage (Stupak)      8-Nov-09 09:08 am    
the bill as constructed would have failed upon final passage even in the house. Passed by 3 votes but pro choice activists were assured Stupak amendment will be stripped from final bill. No matter how that is handled, you'll see a block of Democrats vote against the bill much larger than that 3-vote margin... I'm guessing many assumed Pelosi had 225 in the bag, 220 was a weak result. Of course this is not even taking the senate into consideration.

Additionally, reading the bill, there are no limitations on premiums. not one. Pre-existing, no lifetime caps, 2:1 age varation limitation and high risk pool all will be passed along to all policyholders.

Those under 30 who purchase their own insurance will be in revolt w/ the 2:1 varation, since it's about 4:1 now and they're on the short end of the stick. An immediate 50% rate increase and an IRS enforced mandate. Once this gets widely known, you may have a new generation of Vietnam-esque young protestors.


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seeing through HR3962 passage (Stupak)
GeneticFrea... Not rated 8-Nov-09 09:08 am  
 
You're assuming the young voters will read it, and...
aohguy2001 Rate it 8-Nov-09 09:18 am  
 
on the passage of this and the public option ...
munhoi Rate it 8-Nov-09 10:19 am  
 
IMHO - in the long term (4-5 years), it ...
aohguy2001 Rate it 9-Nov-09 11:10 am  
 
The more government involvement, th...
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