Dems bashed over health care proposals

Updated: Saturday, 14 Nov 2009, 8:57 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 14 Nov 2009, 8:57 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican lawmaker says House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill by not listening to GOP suggestions.

Rep. Mark Kirk of Illinois delivered the Republicans' weekly radio and Internet address. He says health care costs could be lowered by "reining in lawsuits" and allowing consumers to buy coverage from across state lines.

Kirk promoted several provisions in the House GOP health care bill, which was rejected a week ago when the House passed the Democratic plan.

Kirk calls the House Democrats' health plan "a new massive spending program, supported by heavy taxes and cuts to senior health care." He says the bill "opens a new trillion-dollar entitlement" just as the national debt tops $12 trillion.

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Dems bashed over health care proposals

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