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McCain Pitches Bigger Fed Role in Health Care

More choice means more competition, candidate contends

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 29, 2008 5:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – John McCain unveiled a new health care plan today, urging a larger role for the government while denouncing universal coverage, the St. Petersburg Times reports. The presumptive GOP nominee wants state nonprofit risk pools that would help those without coverage or unable to pay for... Read full story »

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