Democrat To Offer A ‘Lifeline’ For Single-Payer Health Care

Democrat To Offer A ‘Lifeline’ For Single-Payer Health Care: Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) will soon introduce legislation that would allow states to use federal funds they’re receiving through Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care programs to build a universal single-payer system. Advocates are describing the bill as a “lifeline” for advocates: It would create a mechanism for states to request federal funds after establishing [...]/p