“Trying to prevent a repeat of the 1990s standoff over healthcare, four former Senate leaders are preparing a plan that combines ideas from both political parties to guarantee coverage for all. Democrats Tom Daschle and George Mitchell are set to join Republicans Bob Dole and Howard Baker today to reveal a $1.2-trillion proposal that would be paid for with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases.” (Chicago Tribune, Wednesday)
The road to hell is washed with bipartisanship.
FEE Timely Classic
“Compromise, Principles and Politics” by Gary M. Galles