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I think I agree with Obama on healthcare and insurance

23rd June 2009

This argument makes sense to me:
“Why would it drive private insurance out of business?” Obama said of the proposed public option. If private insurers “tell us that they’re offering a good deal, then why is it that the government, which they say can’t run anything, suddenly is going to drive them out of business? That’s [...]

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Health insurance question for the self-employed here.

12th March 2009

Question: I’ve had Anthem insurance for the entire 14 years I’ve been freelancing. Since 9/11, my monthly premium has gone up more than 400%.
I have to believe I can be paying less, but I don’t want to go with a fly by-night company either. I’ve gotten the name of a broker from a friend [...]

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