Democratic defections on two House committees yesterday underscored divisions among the party's rank-and-file over the scope of reform, along with its massive price tag. The latest rebellion stirred among newly elected Democrats who are wary of the surtax on wealthy households that the House bill would impose -- a cudgel for Republicans, who portray the tax as a killer for small businesses. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.