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Originally Posted by SF-TX
Texas has a higher percentage of uninsured people than any other state, with 1 in 4 Texans lacking health coverage. Dunkelberg, whose organization supports policies to help low- and modest-income Texans, said the House version would create a "predictable and comprehensive benefits package" for thousands of struggling middle-income Texans.
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The problem is, Texas has an insurance program that will cover everyone, even those with pre-existing conditions.
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Rumor control suggests that on or about 10 Jan, 2010, an income-based program will go in place to reduce the cost for low income Texans by 30%-50%.
Which means that Texas already has an effective program that works. It is in place presently.
So...if such a program is already in place and operational (and successful), why, exactly, do we need mandatory national health care? (That is a rhetorical question).