Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. What follows is a statement by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) on the Congressional Budget (CBO) estimate of the health reform effort.
“The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office delivered outstanding news today regarding Congress’ health reform effort. CBO’s new estimate shows that the reconciliation “fixer” bill will add significant additional deficit reduction to the comprehensive Senate-passed bill. When taken together, the two measures will reduce the deficit by $138 billion…
