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rurallib

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5. I think it has been estimated such a move would save around $15B

Reply to shraby (Original post)

Wed Oct 23, 2013, 02:17 PM

Oct 2013

a year - can't remember the number for sure. Huge savings though through negotiating prices
But republicans seem to think their private companies have to have public money pumped into them.

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That Part D prescription drug plan should be rolled [View all] shraby Oct 2013 OP

No argument here. Lugnut Oct 2013 #1

Sure should. shraby Oct 2013 #2

You bet, old age is when the eyes, ears and teeth all quit working. shraby Oct 2013 #6

They're worn out. Lugnut Oct 2013 #7

Absolutely. It would cut down on admin costs. jwirr Oct 2013 #3

But. Capitalism! GeorgeGist Oct 2013 #4

I think it has been estimated such a move would save around $15B rurallib Oct 2013 #5