Gov. rejects GOP anti-federal health care laws

Governor rejects GOP anti-federal health care laws

MATT GOURAS, Associated Press

HELENA — Gov. Brian Schweitzer agrees with Republicans that the looming federal mandate for individuals to buy health insurance is "onerous" and should be banned in Montana — but with one big exception. He thinks people should instead have the option to buy some form of cheap government-run insurance.

`Schweitzer issued vetoes Friday suggesting amendments for two bills important to Republicans intent on undermining the federal health care law. In one case, Republicans say they may take his proposed deal.

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