So the Senator is suggesting--it is important to get these numbers straightened out overnight--that the cost to the Government of the second option that Senator Daschle offers, which is to maintain private insurance, that cost is not included in the estimate which was given to Senator Daschle?
Mike Levin: “So the Senator is suggesting--it is important to get these numbers straightened out overnight--that the cost to the…”
On the recordMay 19, 2003
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Questioning the accuracy of cost estimates related to health insurance options during a Senate debate.
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