Democrats Defect from Pelosi’s Health Care Plan

Democratic criticism of Speaker Pelosi’s Health Care bill continues to mount.  Highlights from NYTimes article:

Democrat Congressman Ike Skelton:  “I oppose the creation of a government-run public insurance program and continue to have serious concerns about its unintended consequence for Missourians who have private insurance plans they like.”

Democrat Congressman Artur Davis:  “Because we risk disaster if we get this wrong, I will vote no on the health legislation and continue to root for a final bill that fixes the holes in our health care system and contains soaring costs in both the private and public sectors.”

Democrat Congressman Bart Owen:  “I cannot support it as it stands now. I am concerned about a mandated government-run public option, and I do not like this bill’s financial impact on the state of Tennessee. The Congressional Budget Office has also indicated that the House bill will not reduce the federal government’s spending on health care over the long term — something I believe is essential.”

Democrat Congressman Travis Childers:  “First and foremost, I cannot vote for legislation with this big of a price tag in today’s economic climate. I would also like to see legislation that contains stronger language to prohibit federal funding for abortion and provides equal access to care for individuals in rural communities.