Politicians seem to recognize a bad idea when they see one, and are quick to jump on the bandwagon toward failure. It seems other states are looking at the Massachussets bill and seeing it as a beacon of false change. Check these two articles out:
2 Wisconsin Plans Tout Universal Health Coverage
Massachusetts Recently Passed Similar Bill
MADISON, Wis. -- New ideas on how to cover every working Wisconsinite with health care are floating in the State Capitol.
The plans come on the heels of Massachusetts passing a bill to require everyone in that state to have health insurance. The idea is modeled after the way some states require all drivers to have auto insurance.
Now some lawmakers in Wisconsin said it's time to adopt a similar plan. ...
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Assembly panel approves bill for universal health care coverage
SAMANTHA YOUNG
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO - An Assembly committee approved a bill Tuesday that would mandate Californians buy health insurance coverage much like drivers are required to purchase auto insurance.
Although California voters and politicians repeatedly have rejected forcing individuals and employers to pay for a universal insurance program, lawmakers are seeking to capitalize on the momentum from a new Massachusetts law that will make that state the first in the country to establish mandatory health insurance. ...
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