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Where does the $900 billion for US health care reform come from?

The first health care bill that drew Republican votes needs $829 billion to become a reality. President Obama has vowed not to sign a bill that will add to the long-term deficit.

But where does the money come from? The currently proposed version would bring in the money by taxing sugary soft drinks. The sugary soft industry of course, has no interest in it and has already started campaigns to stop the law makers.

Nobody wants to pay, everyone thinks someone else should be supporting the health care industry that over the 10-year period needs at least $829 billion.

Commentary by Jay Boll

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