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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