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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Projected costs for health reform grow 11/3/09 • Abortion concerns could kill health reform bill 11/3/09 • Health reform scarier than terrorism? 11/3/09   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 House GOP offers 230-page health bill By Erica Werner Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans have produced a health care bill to offer as an alternative to legislation by majority Democrats, focusing more on lowering costs than expanding coverage. The bill is 230 pages long, compared with Democrats’ 1,990-page measure. Unlike the Democrats’ legislation, it has no requirement for people to buy insurance and no prohibitions against insurance companies denying coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions. The Republican bill caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, increases incentives for people to use health savings accounts and encourages creation of insurance pools for high-risk individuals. The Associated Press obtained a draft of the bill. Aides to Minority Leader John Boehner cautioned the measure was not final and changes were being made. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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