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Congress Passes Socialized Medicine in 1798

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UPDATED: Thursday, January 20, 2011 02:44
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http://blogs.forbes.com/rickungar/2011/01/17/congress-passes-socialize
d-medicine-and-mandates-health-insurance-in-1798/

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In July of 1798, Congress passed – and President John Adams signed - “An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen.” The law authorized the creation of a government operated marine hospital service and mandated that privately employed sailors be required to purchase health care insurance.



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