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Originally Posted by dippin
Why is the argument that this bill is better than no bill nonsense? The perfect is the enemy of the good.
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Apparently even the Democratic leadership doesn't think the bill is good enough, seeing how they are trying to force the bill thru with the 'deem and pass' charade, otherwise known as 'duck and cover'. If this was such a good bill, the Democrats should have no problem proudly voting for the bill.
As just one reason why this bill is far from acceptable, is this article
Cat urges rejection of health care bill - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com
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Caterpillar Inc. is urging Congress to reject the health care reform bill now pending before it because of consequences the company believes it will have for the company as well as its retirees.
In a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader John Boehner, Caterpillar expressed disappointment in reform efforts put forth so far and said the legislation would drive up the company’s health costs by more than 20 percent — or more than $100 million — in the first year alone.
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With US businesses already having trouble competing in the global marketplace, the last thing they need is even more government mandates that increase their cost of doing business.