Universal health care sounds great and limitless, but opponents of President Barack Obama's proposal to revamp the system are viewing it as another government takeover. The plan could level the playing field and provide millions of Americans with an opportunity to receive direct care, but it would mean those people who are satisfied with their existing plan will likely have to change. How it's paid for is another concern..
Today's Question: How do you feel about Obama's health care reform plan?
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | 5:13 p.m. CDT;
updated 11:19 a.m. CDT, Thursday, September 3, 2009
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