Louisiana Has Much at Stake in Health Care Debate
By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
Because of the unique way it delivers health care to the poor, the outcome of the debate could drastically alter the state’s system.
Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska agreed to back the bill, and Democrats said they were on track to pass it by Christmas despite fierce Republican opposition.
Because of the unique way it delivers health care to the poor, the outcome of the debate could drastically alter the state’s system.
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