Archive for May 29, 2009
The Public is Ahead of the Politicians
Why are our representatives in Washington so afraid of government involvement in health care that even a public plan option is being handled gingerly? A CNN/Opinion Poll issued May 29, 2009 found that an overwhelming 63 % of those polled favored an increase in the federal government’s influence over their own health care plans in an attempt to lower costs and provide coverage to more Americans. The poll indicates a split on increasing taxes to do so. This is all evidence of why a robust public plan option – which will save tax dollars, compared with private options – must be part of any health care reform solution. Are you listening Congress?
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