Specifically , Obama 's plan calls for the secretary of health and human services to work with a seven-member board made up of doctors , economists and consumer and insurance representatives to review premium increases . House votes 406-19 to repeal exemption in place since end of World War II . Proponents say repeal will help inject competition into health care industry . Opponents argue that it's a government overreach and would hurt consumers by raising costs for medical services ; they also fear loss of jobs due to increased insurance premiums, which could lead to higher taxes on those Opponents of bill say it will have little effect .
House votes 406-19 to repeal exemption in place since end of World War II . Proponents say repeal will help inject competition into health care industry . Opponents argue that it's a government overreach and would hurt consumers by raising costs for medical services ; they also fear loss of jobs due to increased insurance premiums, which could lead to higher taxes on those Opponents of bill say it will have little effect .