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Lawmakers are considering. . the measure has already been passed by the senate. its primary benefit would extend health insurance coverage to 31 million people who are currently uninsured. the nonpartisan congressional budget office says the overhaul package has a net price tag of $875 billion over ten years. but we're told it would reduce federal deficits by only $118 billion over ten years. if passed, there are several issues in the measure that could be targeted for removal. they include coverage for abortions and new taxes on high-cost insurance plans. it's crunch time for democrats who ...