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by Ronald Brownstein

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009

It's easy to understand why so many Americans are uneasy about the cost of health care reform. But the debate over reform's fiscal impact needs to consider both sides of the ledger -- not just its costs but also its potential for savings.

With the federal deficit already ballooning, the legislation the Senate is now debating would commit Washington to spending almost $200 billion annually by 2019 to guarantee nearly universal coverage....