Health Care Reform Bill Released

From Day In Washington (6/9/09):

Kennedy Health Reform Bill Released
By Day al-Mohomed

Yes, you heard it here first! Chairman Edward Kennedy and Democratic Members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee just released their “Affordable Health Choices Act.”

Now it is important to note that considering the complexity of this legislation and how it will impact every single individual in this country, it will also require some Republican buy in. On Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, Democrats and Republicans on the Committee will meet to discuss outstanding legislative options such as the public option and employer mandate.

Also, health reform isn’t just the HELP Committee’s issue. The Senate Finance Committee also shares jurisdiction, so Senator Max Baucus, Chairman of the Finance Committee, will play a large role in shaping the final legislation. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 3 p.m. and mark-up will begin Tuesday, June 16 which means we’re looking at a VERY fast-moving bill...

>>> For more including Day's Preliminary Analysis of the Bill