From hefty tax credits to savings accounts for every infant, the Democrats are going beyond what previous candidates have promised when attempting to tackle wealth inequality in the country. Critics argue that any kind of cash-assistance in addition to the current safety-net programs that exist would discourage people from finding jobs. Meanwhile, "Medicare for All" has become a highly politicized term, but what does it really mean?
from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2DV9Mie
February 06, 2019
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Health News, Kaiser Health News
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