They report, Republicans lie. That’s the cycle now in the news media. Just look at the following copy from this Fox News story:
All 47 Senate Republicans who oppose the legislation argue that not only is it paid for with accounting gimmicks like double-counting Medicare savings…
Washington Post: CBO doesn't double count. You can read Paul Ryan admitting that CBO doesn't double count in this interview. Double counting is an accusation thrown at the administration's rhetoric. But the CBO, which doesn't make claims on Medicare's solvency, isn't double counting that money. So no, this has no bearing on their estimate. If you want to read more on this, head here.
...and using 10 years of taxes for six years of spending, it calls for "high taxes, less choices
Less choices? Not really, since reform expands coverage for everyone, and opens the market with health care exchanges. Choice is still determined by insurers. Businesses that dump their employees from health care coverage are now obligated to pay a small amount in to help pay for subsidies based on income.
...and bureaucrats making health care choices for Americans."
A complete lie. Insurance bureaucrats are still in charge, not the government. Point out where in the law government will be making health care choices for Americans?
But Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee lamented those who say the $1 trillion, 10-year bill costs too much.
"It does cost a trillion dollars. But it raises a trillion dollars so it costs nothing," he said, adding that many of the people who will pay fees for the service support the legislation.
Why can’t the media correct and report the truth?
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