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This is an example of where we have to get our facts straight. >> reporter: a cnn fact check gives the edge to the president. the cbo found his plan would lower premiums for millions of americans. and those facing hikes would get better coverage. >> i tell you, ed, sort of listening there, both sides really claiming victory. we understand you have more reporting that moves the ball a little further? >> reporter: it shows how the democrats are more nervous than letting on publicly. what im pickin...

And those facing hikes would get better coverage. where does that really leave us? the president likely now to pursue a democrats only strategy on capitol hill by using that maneuver known as reconciliation where you just need a simple majority. its not clear yet its going to work. first of all, kick up a lot of controversy among republicans using that tactic and even among his fellow democrats its not clear yet the president can get a clear majority in both the house and senate. so even after a...

And what you can and cannot buy? >> reporter: after about six hours, republicans believe they made their case to the american people, that the presidents plan is simply too costly. >> it means that for millions of americans premiums will go up because those -- when people pay those new taxes, premiums will go up and they will also go up because of the government mandates. >> reporter: but democrats believe the president got the better of the republicans. >> so, lamar, when you mentioned earlier ...

Instead of a touchdown if theyre on the 99 yard line as theyve been talking about. later im going to ask you if this should pass and can it pass. let me two to dr. healy. you heard ed henrys report. just a little bit ago. the nonpartisan congressional budget office says the presidents plan would lower premiums for millions of americans and those facing hikes would actually get better coverage. i mean, you have written about this extensively. what is wrong with that? >> i think whats wrong with i...

Even that could be a heavy lift. >> thats sort of a field goal instead of a touchdown if theyre on the 99 yard line as theyve been talking about. later im going to ask you if this should pass and can it pass. let me two to dr. healy. you heard ed henrys report. the nonpartisan office says the presidents plan would lower premiums for millions of americans and those facing hikes would get better coverage. i mean, you have written about this extensively. what is wrong with that? >> i think whats wr...

President and the democrats are going to use this so-called process of reconciliation to try to pass a comprehensive bill. at this point they do not appear to have the votes to do that, but theyll try to do that over the coming month. if they feel they cant do that, that they dont have the votes, then they may revert to plan "b." a watered down version which as the "wall street journal" reported today and cnn has been confirming would involve extending health insurance to about 15 million americ...

Plan is simply too costly. >> it means for millions of americans, premiums will go up because when people pay those new taxes, premiums will go up and they will also go up because of the government mandates. >> reporter: democrats believe the president got the better of the republicans. >> so, lamar, when you mentioned earlier you said premiums go up, thats just not the case according to the congressional budget office. >> mr. president, if youre going to contradict me, i ought to have a chance ...

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