Democrats have brought to the floor of the Senate a bill that would fix the payment issue by doing away with scheduled big cuts in doctor payments.
Except that the cost would not be offset. In other words, the money would just be added to the federal deficit.
That hasn't impressed more fiscally conscious Democrats in the Congress, who argue this should be part of health care reform, not an "off-budget" maneuver outside of health reform.
SOURCE: Jamie Dupree
