Also, parents should have the choice of private insurance rather than rely on the state s Dr. Dinosaur program for coverage. As Freed indicated in his argument, underfunding is really a hidden tax and a contributing factor to the premium cost spiral. Both amendments were defeated along party lines. The Governor claimed the Freed amendment was an organized plot by the hospitals to put money in their pockets , and that my amendment was a attempt to throw people to the wolves . It s unfortunate that the health care crisis debate has turned so political and that the Administration and leadership think the problem can be regulated away or studied to death.
Constructive action is required sooner rather than later.
Rep. Frank Mazur .