Ensign takes issue with Reid’s public plan option for health care
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., doesn't like the version of health reform put forth under direction from Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
Ensign explains in this statement from his office:
“I am disappointed that Democrats have chosen to ignore Americans’ wishes and instead will move ahead with including a government-run option, also known as a public plan option, in the Senate bill. I strongly oppose a government takeover of our health care system in America and will continue to fight against Democrats’ attempts to include it in the bill,” Ensign said.
“A government takeover could force private insurers out of the marketplace and therefore force hundreds of millions of Americans, against their will, into government-run health care. If this plan is enacted, it will shift costs to those with private insurance and result in higher premiums and higher taxes for everyone. A public plan, with one signature from President Obama, could severely damage our health care industry as we know it and turn every one of our health care decisions over to government bureaucrats.”
Here's what Reid said in favor of a public option, via CBS News: "I think it's the fairest way to go," Reid said in a press conference. "A public option can achieve the goal of bringing meaningful reform to our broken system."
