Health CareHealth care is emerging as perhaps the most critical domestic issue for 2008. Positions on health care are largely divided along partisan lines, with Democrats believing strongly in expanded government-funded or mandated health care and Republicans believing in free-market solutions. All candidates agree insurance costs can be lowered by increased preventative care, new tax credits and modernized, streamlined administration resulting in greater efficiency.
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Democratic Stand on Health Care
Barack Obama
Senator Obama would create a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have health care. While not mandated for individuals, all children would be required to have coverage, In addition, insurance companies would be required to cover pre-existing conditions. Obama plans to create a new tax credit for small businesses in order to provide health insurance for their employees.
News Articles
- Obama Optimistic on Economy Despite 'Sobering' Job Losses - Washington Post (0 comments)
- Obama's "Online Townhall" Forum: Transparency Theater? (0 comments)
- Obama Reaches Out Before Vatican Trip - Washington Post (0 comments)
- Obama's AP Interview: Michael Jackson, Gitmo, Affirmative Action And More (0 comments)
Republican Stand on Health Care
John McCain
Senator McCain would give every family a direct refundable tax credit for $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families to purchase health insurance nationwide, which would stay with them from job to job. He sees competition as the way to improve quality of health insurance and lower drug prices.
News Articles
- GOP forum airs health care issues - Houston Chronicle (0 comments)
- New Look at Election Spending Looms in September - Wall Street Journal (0 comments)
- Will Obama Tax Employer-Provided Health Benefits? - TIME (0 comments)
- McCain backer: Get behind Obama on health care reform - The New Mexico Independent (0 comments)
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