Now that the August recess is over, Senate versions of Healthcare overhaul are starting to pop up. One proposal, brokered by Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) proposes mandatory health insurance coverage (Just as auto coverage is now mandatory in nearly all states), with subsequent fines if people fail to purchase coverage.
Fines would "start at $750 a year for individuals and $1,500 for families. Households making more than three times the federal poverty level — about $66,000 for a family of four — would face the maximum fines. For families, it would be $3,800, and for individuals, $950."
This has King Hussein on the verge of breaking yet another campaign promise. As a candidate, he campaigned hard against making health insurance a requirement, and fining people for not getting it. "Punishing families who can't afford health care to begin with just doesn't make sense," he said during his party's primaries. At the time, he proposed mandatory insurance only for children.
The August recess did have an impact. "Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark., who once supported a public option, said Tuesday that after hearing from constituents during the August recess, he's changed his mind. "If House leadership presents a final bill that contains a government-run public option, I will oppose it," Ross said."
Americans must continue to push back against the overreaching of the White House, and the Democrat controlled congress. Then on November 2, 2010, we can reverse course and get things flowing in a positive direction, in spite of King Hussein.(HT Associated Depressed):
AP: Fines Proposed For Going Without Health Insurance
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