Their plan is estimated below Obama's $900-billion price tag. House Democrats are aiming to scale back the cost of their healthcare bill below President Obama's price tag by giving the government a strong hand in selling insurance in competition with the private market.
House Democrats Seek To Lower Cost Of Their Healthcare Bill
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 12:00am
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