As a result, he has ruled out broad-based tax rises to help cover next year's deficit.
He suggested that a broad-based tax on energy was the leading option.
Mr. Clinton has promised that his plan will not require any new broad-based tax.
The system should be financed through a broad-based tax, the doctors said.
The method differs from a broad-based tax used to finance a program like Medicaid.
Connecticut is one of only 10 states with no broad-based tax on wages.
Connecticut is one of only 10 states that has no broad-based tax on income.
But it would also require expensive public investments in schools and infrastructure paid for by broad-based taxes.
"This decision all but mandates a broad-based tax and will end local control over our schools," he said.
But the Administration is not about to propose a broad-based tax.
