Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Illinois candidates supporting national health insurance

I thought I might focus on our fine state of Illinois for a change -- afterall, the blog is named "Illinois Single Payer". I'm going to start featuring candidates who are supportive of national health insurance. Below are the first two, both trying to win seats in the U.S. Congress this November.

Dan Seals for Congress (10th District)

"I believe we need to develop a national program of health insurance that provides a basic level of health care that is portable and affordable. Making the investment in a national health insurance program will pay dividends in the future, because Americans will be healthier, worker productivity will increase, and our businesses will be more competitive globally."

Read a full description of Dan Seals' views on healthcare

John Laesh for Congress (14th District)

"Expand Medicare coverage to all Americans as a voluntary alternative to our expensive and inefficient private insurance system."

Read a full description of John Laesh's views on healthcare

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