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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Plastic Surgery Tax Added to Health Care Bill

Democrats are attempting to improve Americans' access to medical care through their massive health insurance overhaul, but they may make it a little harder for those seeking out Botox or breast implants.

The health care bill unveiled by Senate Majority Harry Reid on Wednesday night includes a 5 percent tax on elective cosmetic surgery. The tax is expected to raise an estimated $5.8 billion over 10 years to help pay for the $849 billion plan, the Agence France-Presse reports. Morehttp://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/19/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5709723.shtml

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