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robert3539 Wrote: Jul 17, 2012 9:06 AM

Three simple things would greatly reduce the cost of healthcare: 1. Get the government, at any level, out of the business of telling insurance companies what they must cover. 2. Increase competition by allowing the purchase of insurance across state lines. 3. Third, and by no means least important, major tort reform to do away with the health scam lottery. This is not rocket science.

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shubi_ Wrote: Jul 17, 2012 9:24 AM

First dollar insurance coverage should be unlawful, as it raises rates on all participants with the government involved. Catastrophic coverage is all that should be allowed. This would restore free market to the health industry.

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robert3539 Wrote: Jul 17, 2012 10:32 AM

Agree.

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Repeal and Replace- With Corrupt Scam Intact? No Thanks

We hear the “repeal and replace” slogan a lot. Pundits such as the socialist editorialist Clarence Page have called Republican leaders out, Sen. Mitch McConnell in particular, for not having a replacement plan for ObamaCare if they can manage to repeal it.

This very short-lived interlude, void of any more health care ideas from Washington, is refreshing, I think. Unfortunately, I’m sure the GOP will soon spoil the silence. And can anyone believe that any answer coming from Washington wouldn’t be designed to line the pockets of the special interests at the table writing the bill?

I’m all for repeal. But...

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