Apparently, timidity in both the White House and Congress keeps a single payer health plan off the table. And many legislators receive handsome contributions from the private health industry, the cause our expensive, underperforming health system.  Simple, single-payer system, such as that called for in H.R. 676, would lead to major cost reductions, full coverage, and longer, more productive lives for Americans. Polls have found that a majority of Americans favor it; don't be fooled by the current angry voices motivated by fear, lies and some corruption.  So, please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with CCA, Community Choice Act (for the disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far. 

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