>>Click on this link, then, click on “PDF” to see where some of the money will come from.
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>>http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=9925
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>On the one hand, I think attempting national health insurance in one fell through is a huge gamble. So much can and will go wrong. You may have an overall vision, but it would be wiser to approach in stages and all the while "monitor and adjust".
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>On the other hand, I think a good way to finance health reform would be with a transportation petroleum tax. Kill two birds with one stone. Citizens would get something for their money and everyboy would carry part of the cost.
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>(BTW Acrobat reader tells me that file is damaged and cannot be opened. I´ll try it in a different computer later).
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>Alex

I just tried the link/pdf and it opened okay so yes, it's probably your reader.

If our government really wants support of the vast majority, there is one way to get it.

Do completely away with all medical insurance for congress persons, senators, and all federal employees. Put all of these people under the plan that the 46 million uninsured will be on.

While we're on the subject, take away their retirement system and place them all under social security.