Insurance Industry Got A Lot For The $3 Million It Gave Baucus
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/WASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday brought out the much-awaited Finance Committee version of an American health-system remake – a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing.
The bill by Baucus, chairman of the Finance Committee, would make major changes to the nation’s $2.5 trillion health care system, including requiring all individuals to purchase health care or pay a fine, and language prohibiting insurance company practices like charging more to people with more serious health problems.
[From Health Care Bill: Baucus Senate Legislation Finally Unveiled]