Donna Shalala on healthcare reform

On tonight's NewsHour, Shalala argued that the uninsured ought to get free health insurance but didn't say who should pay. She also argued that insurance premiums for those who are insured are too high because they include the cost of treating the uninsured. It sounded like she was arguing for a double dip: new taxes to pay for the uninsured but no offset for the cost savings resulting from not having to provide free treatment for the uninsured.