A Battle Over Expansion of Children’s Insurance - New York Times

A Battle Over Expansion of Children’s Insurance - New York Times: "Administration officials have denounced the Democratic proposal as a step toward government-run health care for all. They said it would speed the erosion of private insurance coverage. And they oppose two of the main ideas contemplated by Democrats to finance expanded coverage for children: an increase in the federal tobacco tax and cuts in Medicare payments to private insurance companies caring for the elderly."