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Yes. I think, generally, Democrats, as a party, would like reform, but I am sure there are individuals who may not. Just as a number of Republicans I know would like reform as well, but the Republicans, as a party, does not seem to be in it as much.
I am asking myself the same question, but the question is what kind of tax? I am asking how they think about income tax..................
The same way the government pays for everything, tax money. This is why it's unpopular among republicans. Keep in mind that we are paying more every year for health care now via tax too with the system before the reform. So in reality, whether the reform is there or not, we'll still have to pay more tax for health care.
NO. This was a false rumor put out by the Republicans that the Health Care Reform Act would tax everyone on the sale of their home. It only would apply if there was a gain--not a price; a GAIN in value of over $250,000 from what you paid for your home. I don't think too many people will have to worry about this.
As currently in place: too expensive; an unwarranted and possibly unconstitutional requirement that citizens purchase a product offered by the private sector; lacks any tort (malpractice) reforms; could have been accomplished less intrusively through tax credits, medical savings accounts, etc. (BTW, this is not my view of health insurance reform.)
Health Care Reform is a social tax, will it work?
Of material interest
There is NO comparison. Clinton was able to balance the budget by CUTTING spending and welfare reform. Clinton was willing to negotiate with republicans and craft bills including tax hikes with significant spending cuts. Until now, Obama has shown a marginal conviction to work with republicans and cut spending.
The tax code favored the rich and powerful.
simplify the tax code by reducing the number of tax brackets
Reform - think tank - was created in 2001.
Radical Republicans in Congress offered moderate calls for reform.