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NYC_SKP

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5. I think we'll only win this state by state in any event.

Reply to dkf (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 30, 2012, 06:42 PM

Jun 2012

Including getting to a single-payer system: Vermont or California might lead the way with in-state programs, then more states will follow when it's seen not to be evil. I don't see it happening nationwide, this was the best that RW was going to let us have on a national level, IMHO.

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The Supreme Court�s decision will make it much harder to extend health insurance to America�s poor. [View all] dkf Jun 2012 OP

On balance, still a good outcome according to the author. NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #1

Interesting from a policy POV certainly. dkf Jun 2012 #2

And 30 million more Americans will have insurance coverage nt auburngrad82 Jun 2012 #3

The article says it was mostly accomplished through Medicaid coverage in MA. dkf Jun 2012 #4

I think we'll only win this state by state in any event. NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #5