GOP Releases Alternative to Healthcare Plan

WASHINGTON -- After firing broadsides at the Democrats' healthcare reform bill for months, the GOP finally has its own version.

Republican members of the House of Representatives released their proposed legislation this week. While it would only cost a fraction as much as the Democrats' plan, it wouldn't do much to expand coverage to more people -- which has been a major objective of the Democratic push.

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