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High premiums GOP’s fault

Thu., June 18, 2015

All Republicans be sure and send a “thank you” note to the congressional Republicans you supported when your health care premiums take a big jump.

The “single payer” system, which the Republicans defeated, would have been administered like Social Security and Medicare: by the government, with low overhead.

Of course, Republicans had to repay the insurance conglomerates who helped bankroll their election campaigns. So they insisted that the health care program be administered by a middle man – the insurance industry.

So when your health care premiums jump like a jackrabbit, give credit where credit’s due. Thank your Republicans in Congress.

Sally Jackson

Spokane

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