CNN: CBO Score Of Senate Health Bill Puts Price Tag At $849B

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On CNN a moment ago, Dana Bash reported that the Congressional Budget Office has given the Senate health care reform bill has an estimated $849 billion price tag.

Bash cited a “senior Democratic source” for this information.

The source also said the bill would reduce the deficit by $127 billion dollars, Bash reported.

The bill also reportedly includes a public health insurance option with an opt-out clause.

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