Some Question Savings of Obama’s Health Plan

Some health analysts and economists are questioning whether presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama's (Ill.) health plan really could cut premiums by $2,500 for the average family of four. Obama's economic policy director, Jason Furman, maintains that the estimates are conservative and that much of the savings would come quickly.

• "Health Plan From Obama Spurs Debate" (Sack, New York Times, 7/23).