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Clinton leads road
show for health mandate
legislation
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Release Date:
04/12/99
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President Clinton is leading a
public relations campaign to build support for
patients bill of rights legislation that would
mandate health coverage. The President and more
than 100 lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing
for health mandates that would add more than
$200 annually to the cost of premiums, according
to the Congressional Budget Office. Clinton says
the additional costs are little more than $10
annually.
Proponents of health mandate
legislation are also launching a web site to
gather signatures in support of their proposals.
The proposals increase the cost of health care
because they mandate health care coverage, allow
plans to be sued and expose employers to greater
liability. year after year, small business
owners cite the high cost of health care as the
number one problem facing their business.
The White House is confident its
patients bill of rights proposals can win in
Congress. Analysts say to expect emotional
appeals to persuade lawmakers to pass
legislation. Small business owners and NFIB
favor market-based health care reform, with
proposals that encourage more insurance coverage
and affordable plans.
4.12.1999
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