A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... become the enemy of the good . In health care , a workable plan means we have no choice but to build universal coverage by reforming and extending the job - based and public coverage we now have to make it work well for all Americans ...
... become the enemy of the good . In health care , a workable plan means we have no choice but to build universal coverage by reforming and extending the job - based and public coverage we now have to make it work well for all Americans ...
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... become uninsured — regardless of age, income, or employment status. A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks (see Figures 1 and 2): • Many of the uninsured are young. In 1987, nearly half ...
... become uninsured — regardless of age, income, or employment status. A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks (see Figures 1 and 2): • Many of the uninsured are young. In 1987, nearly half ...
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... disabled and addresses the deepest fears of Ameri- cans - elderly and nonelderly - about their future should they become disabled and need long - term care . This report lays out the problems the Commission believes the 1 Executive Summary.
... disabled and addresses the deepest fears of Ameri- cans - elderly and nonelderly - about their future should they become disabled and need long - term care . This report lays out the problems the Commission believes the 1 Executive Summary.
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... become uninsured - regardless of age , income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ( see Figures 1 and 2 ) : • Many of the uninsured are young . In 1987 , nearly ...
... become uninsured - regardless of age , income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ( see Figures 1 and 2 ) : • Many of the uninsured are young . In 1987 , nearly ...
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... become the enemy of the good . In health care , a workable plan means we have no choice but to build universal coverage by reforming and extending the job - based and public coverage we now have to make it work well for all Americans ...
... become the enemy of the good . In health care , a workable plan means we have no choice but to build universal coverage by reforming and extending the job - based and public coverage we now have to make it work well for all Americans ...
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...