Assembly panel gets governor's health care plan
Tom Chorneau
San Francisco Chronicle
After nearly a year of debate and discussion, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's health care reform bill finally goes before a legislative committee Wednesday - on Halloween, which to some legislators is appropriate given its chances for survival. [...]
The two sides have been stuck on the issue of affordability for weeks without any sign of a compromise. In the meantime, the Assembly health committee will hold an informational hearing on the governor's plan today, but it is not expected to move forward in its current form.
Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, D-Los Angeles, said he is continuing to talk with the governor about alternative ideas and still hopes a deal can be reached before the end of the year.
Some critics remain adamant that the governor's plan is not right for California.
"You can't expect us to support forcing people to buy something they cannot afford," said Art Pulaski, head of the California Labor Federation and a key opponent of Schwarzenegger's plan.
October 31, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Blog Reactions
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