President Obama for the most part has been following through on his promise to make the Whitehouse and Government more transparent.  During his briefing held this last Wednesday, he again emphasized the importance of a health insurance reform, and the importance it will play in rebuilding our country’s economy.

America currently spends the most on health care services, yet it still has the greatest number of uninsured individuals.  By creating a more cost efficient health care system (for example, electronic medical records to save on redundant tests) we could cut down on excess spending.

To no surprise, congress is still struggling on how to pay for Obama’s proposed health insurance reform. With the deadline of July 31st to have this reform passed, congress has begun to implement new ideas on how to compensate such a large expenditure.

The house of democrats has suggested the idea of incorporating a sin tax to help offset this cost. Specifically, they are proposing that everyday items such as soft drinks, junk food, and even additional taxes on tobacco products be applied.