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Questions and Answers About Obama’s Health Plan

“Barack Obama has made his support for comprehensive health care reform a centerpiece of his campaign. However, the details of his proposal are getting lost amidst the swirl of campaign rhetoric. And the devil is in the details. Here are some hard questions to ask about the Obama plan.”

“Q: Will Sen. Obama’s plan cover everyone?”

“A: No. Although Sen. Obama’s plan will almost certainly extend coverage to more people than would Senator McCain’s, it still fall short of “universal coverage.” The Obama campaign estimates that at least 2 million Americans will not be covered; Clinton campaign advisor Jonathan Gruber from MIT believes the number is closer to 15 million. Other estimates suggest even higher numbers.”

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