06-28-2009, 04:01 PM
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Obama taxing middle class for his universal health care
washingtonpost.com
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The White House left open the possibility Sunday that President Barack Obama might pay for his health care overhaul by taxing employer-provided health insurance even though he had campaigned on not raising taxes on middle-class families.
White House adviser David Axelrod said the administration wouldn't rule out taxing some employees' benefits to fund a health care agenda that has yet to take final form. The move would be a compromise with fellow Democrats, who are pushing the proposal as a way to pay for the massive undertaking without ballooning the federal deficit.
But if Obama compromises on that point, it would reverse his promise not to raise taxes on those earning less than $250,000.
Obama left open the possibility of a tax during interviews last week, insisting he wasn't taking any option off the table despite his personal opposition. But two of his high-profile advisers - budget chief Peter Orszag and economic adviser Jason Furman - both have indicated they support some taxes on health benefits to pay for the overhaul.
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It's the truth and DEMOCRATS don't have to wait to see it NEXT YEAR. The reality is getting closer than some of us realize.
Last edited by NEPatriot; 06-28-2009 at 04:15 PM..
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