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August 6, 2010

Missouri Voters Reject Insurance Mandates
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And Missouri voters have rejected a key provision of the new federal
healthcare forcing Americans to carry health insurance or face a
penalty. A referendum opposing the insurance mandates passed this week
with over 71 percent of the vote. It’s unlikely the vote will affect
policy, as the measure doesn’t take effect until 2014, and the issue
will likely be decided through the courts before then.



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