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#1 and #2 reasons we don't have Medicare for all Americans (Original Post)
packman
Mar 2017
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attempted by john conyers jan. 26, 2009 - H.R.676 - Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act
msongs
Mar 2017
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msongs
(67,400 posts)1. attempted by john conyers jan. 26, 2009 - H.R.676 - Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act
Warpy
(111,254 posts)3. and blocked by Joe Lieberman
Remember that little worm? The darling of the health insurance industry? He even blocked lowering the age to 55, a sensible thing that would have greatly helped Americans who had been kicked out of decent jobs because 55 is the corporate expiration date.
msongs
(67,400 posts)4. time for this bill to be introduced again IMO dems have a great opportunity here nt
Wounded Bear
(58,648 posts)2. K & R ...... nt
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)5. Two of the most punchable faces on the planet!
Ugh, I can't stand the sight of these cretins. Especially when they have a smile on their face. I really want them to suffer for their greed and hatefulness.
Matthew28
(1,798 posts)6. I'd say the number reason
Is about 25-30% of our country is liberterian and hates helping their follow man with a passion. This is part of the Ted cruz part of the party that wants us to live in the 18th century.