Matheson Says Bill Will “Leave Our Nation Worse Off”

Matheson Will Vote ‘NO’ On Healthcare Takeover, Cites Cost And “Special Deals”:

“Holding to form, Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, announced Saturday that he would oppose his party’s health reform bill, just like he did when the House version came up for a vote late last year.  Matheson, a conservative Democrat and leader of the Blue Dog caucus, said he is convinced the massive $940 billion bill would ‘leave our nation worse off.’  ‘I am saddened that the year-long debate on health reform has resulted in legislation that is too expensive, contains too many special deals, does not contain health care costs and will result in increases in health insurance premiums and therefore I will vote against the legislation,’ he said.’” (Matt Canham, “Dem Rep. Matheson to vote against health reform, again,” Salt Lake Tribune, 03/20/10)

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