Skelton opposes House health care bill

Some Democrats, including Fourth District Congressman Ike Skelton, oppose the House health care plan outlined this week by Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

“I oppose the creation of a government-run public insurance program and continue to have serious concerns about its unintended consequence for Missourians who have private insurance plans they like,” he said in a statement issued this week.

Mr. Skelton also expressed concerns that the bill would allow tax dollars to pay for abortions, a worry that led 40 Democrats to send a letter to House leaders urging them to tighten provisions to prevent federal money from paying to terminate pregnancies.