Marsha Blackburn in Obama Q+A at the 2010 House Republican retreat

On Health Care: Reform by reducing bureaucracy and reducing costs

Rep. BLACKBURN: We have over 50 bills, we have lots of amendments to lower cost, to change purchasing models, expanded access--but not doing it with creating more government, more bureaucracy, and more cost for the American taxpayer. We want to work with you on health reform and making certain that we do it in an affordable, cost-effective way that is going to reduce bureaucracy, reduce government interference, and reduce costs to individuals and to taxpayers. And if those good ideas aren't making it to you, maybe it's the House Democrat leadership that is an impediment instead of a conduit.

Pres. OBAMA: Actually, I've gotten many of your ideas. One of the proposals is allowing insurance companies to sell across state lines. We actually include that a part of our approach. But we've got to do so with some minimum standards, because otherwise insurance companies cherry-pick and just get those who are healthiest and leave behind those who are least healthy.

Source: Obama Q&A at 2010 House Republican retreat in Baltimore Jan 29, 2010

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