Gingrich Calls for GOP Health Alternative
October 20, 2009
Original Publication: Howey Politics
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said on NBC’s Today Show this morning that House Republicans are making a mistake in not offering a “clear alternative” on health reforms (Howey Politics Indiana). in the House would be much better off if they had a clear reform alternative to the Democratic plan,” Gingrich said after host Matt Lauer suggested that House Republicans were only intent on derailing the Democratic health reform bills. Gingrich noted that he helped found the Center for Health Reform five years ago and had put forth numerous health reform proposals. He also cited Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Louisana Gov. Bobby Jindal as Republicans who were offering alternatives.
