NU Online News Service, July 15, 9:40 a.m. EDT
WASHINGTON–House Democrats have unveiled health care reform legislation that contains controversial provisions including a government-run public insurance option and a surtax on the wealthy.
In addition, it calls for appointment of a federal "health choices commissioner," an Internet insurance exchange for consumers to shop and a mandate for some businesses to provide coverage.
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