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Myth: Tax hikes will finance a public option.
Fact check:
The House bill finances it by premiums for administrative costs as well as the cost of enrollee benefits, not taxes.
Myth: The public opposes a public option.
Fact check:
Recent polls showed widespread support. An October 30 - November 1 CNN/Opinion Research one found 55% favor "creating a public health insurance option administered by the federal government that would compete with plans offered by private health insurance companies." Other October polls got similar results of up to 57% public support.
Myth: Health care reform is unconstitutional.
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