Reply #6: Heh! The Republicans are opposing this idea! The party in favor of premium increases.

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"At first glance, this seems to be an admission from the Obama administration that their massive government takeover of health care will, despite their promises, increase health care premiums for millions of Americans," said Kevin Smith, a spokesman for House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio).

But it could prove tricky for Republicans: They must be careful not to be seen in an election year as siding with big insurance companies that are imposing drastic rate hikes on Main Street Americans.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/21/AR2010022101506.html?wprss=rss_politics

If our elected, Democratic officials are smart, they will make real hay out of this! Paint the Republicans as the party that favors unlimited rate hikes? This is a gift, people!