“The deals, trumpeted loudly by the White House, would each help pay for a sweeping overhaul of the health care system. In each case, the Obama administration hailed the agreements as historic. But what has been little discussed is what the industry groups will be getting in return for their cooperation, whether or not the promised savings ever materialize.” (New York Times ^[1], Wednesday)

We know who will end up paying.

FEE Timely Classic
“Made in Washington” ^[2] by Paul L. Poirot