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EVENT:
Senator Mike Enzi, one of the Republicans attempting to forge a bipartisan health reform bill on the Senate Finance Committee, yesterday said that Democratic party proposals would make US "finances sicker" and fail to cut costs.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Enzi's statement is the latest signal that the opportunity to build a broad congressional consensus in favour of healthcare reform has passed, as Democrats prepare to ram through legislation without Republican support. Public opinion on the issue has shifted somewhat towards the opposition, but is also divided and malleable.
Word Count (approx): 1231
Headings
- Interest, party and perception
- How opinion shapes debate
- Public option and reform supporters
- Support keystone
- Democratic party touchstone
- Overshadowed elements
- Cost concerns
- 'Blue dog' Democrats?
- Misinformation
- False beliefs
- Cost of care
Primary Keywords: NA, United States, economy, politics, government, health, insurance, reform, regulation
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