Obama Hopes to Avoid Clinton Missteps In Establishing `Socialized Health Care' System

WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama and his aides are determined not to repeat the mistakes the Clinton administration made 15 years ago in trying to revamp the nation's health care system. That means applying some of the lessons learned - moving fast, seizing momentum and not letting it go. ... Nevertheless, any overhaul will cost a lot. During the campaign, Obama said he planned to pay for expanding health coverage in part by increasing taxes on the wealthy and requiring larger businesses to provide health coverage or contribute a portion of their payroll to a new public insurance plan. The current recession provides a significant obstacle to both options.
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Posted by Editor at December 8, 2008 03:35 AM