WASHINGTON — Democrats got a sobering glimpse of what it would look like if their health care overhaul ran into a wall — and they quickly pulled back to regroup and get moving again.
Trying to regain the initiative, House Democrats on Friday unveiled draft legislation they said would cover virtually all of the nation’s nearly 50 million uninsured. However, they offered few details on how to pay for it.
And Republicans sharpened their criticism.
"I fear this plan will force tens of millions of Americans to lose their current health care coverage,” said Rep. David Camp, R-Mich.
House Democrats say they won’t reveal how they intend to pay for their plan until later. Higher taxes on upper-income households appear likely, but broad levies — even a federal sales tax — also are discussed.
Democratic lawmakers are aiming to raise about $600 billion in new taxes over 10 years to help pay for the health care bill.
by the associated press
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