Senate divided as health debate begins

From: The Washington Times | November 29, 2009 

Senate leaders on Tuesday are scheduled to take up the Democrats' health care reform bill in what's expected to be a raucous debate through at least the end of the year. The bill would establish a government-run insurance program, require nearly all Americans to obtain insurance, issue tax credits to help purchase coverage and fine some employers that don't provide it. Nearly all Republicans are unequivocally opposed to the legislation, putting the burden of finding 60 votes on Democrats, who hope to pick up a handful of Republicans. The public insurance plan is going to play a significant role in ...

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