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In reply to the discussion: The cost of single payer .... the math at my house. [View all]ViseGrip
(3,133 posts)Put forth by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Used to be led by Ginny Thomas, wife of Clarence Thomas. They took the applications if you wanted to work in the GW Bush administration.
This was modeled after Romney care. The mandate had to be in the bill, or republicans would not vote for it.
The ACA is a start, but hardly sustainable with individual premium based outlays.
Just look at EVERY OTHER COUNTRY that has healthcare for all.
The only difference with the ACA, is the government gives much of the premiums to the insurance companies, and people pay less out of their own pockets.
Imagine, if these premiums were going to the healthcare facilities, proportionately where taxpayers live.
I agree with Bernie Sanders...and Obama.....THE ACA WAS A START. Not the final product.