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Sen. Crapo Offers Alternative To Health Care Act

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)

The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is hearing arguments on the Affordable Care Act.  One of the main questions is whether the government can force people to buy health insurance. 

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) opposes the law.  He suggests an alternative way to fund health care.  "Rather than having the government pay for the health care," Crapo says.  " The government could utilize the same resources to subsidize access to health insurance for those who are truly in need."

The Supreme Court wraps up its third day of hearings Wednesday.   A decision is expected in early summer.

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