Comments on: CBO cost analysis of the Baucus health reform plan http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/10/cbo-cost-analysis-baucus-health-reform-plan.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Matthttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/10/cbo-cost-analysis-baucus-health-reform-plan.html#comment-113568 Matt Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:24:03 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=40642#comment-113568 While the bill references deficit reduction, it's important to note that the deficit reduction comes from increased taxes that haven't been passed yet, and there is no guarantee they will be if they turn out to be politically unpalatable. Which means the deficit will continue to grow. For more on the real cost:http://www.cato.org/pressroom.php?display=ncomments&id=287 While the bill references deficit reduction, it’s important to note that the deficit reduction comes from increased taxes that haven’t been passed yet, and there is no guarantee they will be if they turn out to be politically unpalatable. Which means the deficit will continue to grow. For more on the real cost:

http://www.cato.org/pressroom.php?display=ncomments&id=287

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