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Rob Kailey is a working schmuck with no ties or affiliations to any governmental or political organizations, save those of sympathy.
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 at 10:58:07 AM MST
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Unsurprisingly, yesterday Max Baucus unveiled his bill without a single GOP senator in support while having already lost two senate Democrats. JC diaried how HCAN called the bill a failure, but who else is weighing in?
| Howard Dean
The Baucus bill is the worst piece of healthcare legislation I've seen in 30 years. In fact, it's a $60 billion giveaway to the health insurance industry every year. It was written by healthcare lobbyists, so that's not a surprise. It's an outrage. |
Business Roundtable
Chairman Baucus has put forward a bold framework for health care reform that builds on what works and improves what doesn't. [...] Baucus` bill reflects a step in the right direction on the long road toward health care reform. |
| Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Raul Grijalva
It is telling that Senator Baucus stood alone at today's press conference. There was no "Gang of Six," including the absence of Senator Snowe and no Democrats. Even with huge concessions to the legislation, including no public option, it not so shockingly, has not garnered any visible support. [...] I urge the Senators on the Finance Committee to replace the Baucus plan with legislation that will guarantee that quality, affordable health care that includes a strong public option. Anything less is unacceptable. |
Denny Rehberg
Max's hard work in putting together a bill on such a complex issue is a testament to his genuine desire to do what's best for our country. There's a long road ahead and the devil is always in the details. I'll continue to seek input directly from Montanans as Congress considers the various health care reform proposals. |
| AFL-CIO
Despite months of painful negotiations, the Senate Finance Committee proposal released today absolutely fails to meet the most basic health care needs of working families and it fails to meet the expectations we have set for our nation. [...] We are counting on finance committee Democrats to fix the bill and side with working families, not insurance companies. |
Chamber of Commerce
Chairman Baucus has made a good faith effort to address the concerns of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and we thank him for his inclusive efforts. The business community has strongly advocated for health care reform and the Senate Finance bill is the best effort to date. |
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| Bob Brigham :: With Whom Do You Stand on the Max Baucus Bill |
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