Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Governor Schwarzenegger Will Try Again For Universal Healthcare
Even though California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s previous plan for universal healthcare failed in a state Senate committee, he’s vowed to keep trying.
In an interview, Governor Schwarzenegger said that he had an obligation to bring universal coverage for California residents, and he’s currently working on another plan, reported the Associated Press and The San Jose Mercury News.
The governor’s second effort is partly being driven by a recent poll finding that almost 75 percent of residents in California support universal healthcare.
For the new plan, there won’t be any drastic changes.
“Now we’ll try again. We will continue on, keeping the stakeholders together, fine-tuning it and seeing if we can improve on it since we have the time now, then be back again,” said Governor Schwarzenegger.
State lawmakers previously blasted the plan for being too expensive, especially during the state’s budget deficits.
But nothing seems to be deterring the governor from trying again.
“One has the responsibility to use all your energy, and in my case all the other things I bring, to get it done. That’s my commitment I made to the people,” added Governor Schwarzenegger.
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