Thune Hits Back On Health Care
By Erin McPike
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) thinks it is Dems who are fighting for the status quo when it comes to health care.
In a document his Republican Policy Committee is releasing today, Thune points to CBO numbers that estimate 90 percent of Americans will see their premiums rise by 5 to 6 percent per year -- double the rate of inflation.
"Democrats want to spend $2.5 trillion but still leave 90 percent of Americans saddled with the same costly premium increases they can't afford now. Only in Washington DC is that considered reform," Thune said.
"$2.5 million for more of the same? That's not reform," blasts the RPC.
Thune, who made a splash several weeks ago with his TARP fix, will be hitting the media circuit hard on the message today and Tuesday.
The South Dakotan is up for re-election next year, but his national profile has ballooned in recent months since taking the reins of the RPC and flexing his muscles on Card Check and other key issues.
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