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BIG IDEAS
Health Care
Health Care
Health Care
Increase Competition and Transparency
Separate Medical Billing from Diagnosis
One Price for Everyone; Set annually
Prices filed with State or Federal Government
Insurance Companies Don't Negotiate Prices
Gun Policy
Health Care
Health Care
Increase Accountability for Gun Owners
Gun Owners form Militias
Militias are registered with the state
Militias become responsible for Gun Owners
Militia is 10 to 25 Members
Citizenship
Health Care
Citizenship
Self-Governance requires committed Citizens Eliminate Dual Citizenship & Perm Residency
Proof of Citizenship Required to Vote
5-Year Citizenship Track
Only Citizens Count for Apportionment
Taxation
Health Insurance
Citizenship
Limit taxes to 15% of personal income
Includes Federal, State, Local Taxes
Federal Gov gets 1/3, State/Local gets 2/3
Gov Budgets Limited to % of regional median income.
Pharma
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
3 company types: Research, MFG, Testing
Blind Testing (independence required)
Unused IP becomes public domain
IP royalties consistent across manufacturers
35% domestic manufacturing
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Group Plans for All: Enable anyone to join any large group plan from Government or public company
Health Bank Accounts to pay providers
Insurance Claims deposit to Health Bank Accounts
Eliminate Provider Networks
Education
Social Security
Education
Evolve to Privatized Education Delivery
Tax Funding follows the student
Private Schools for 50 to 250 Students
Establish Independent Testing Centers
Educators civilly liable for outcomes
Welfare
Social Security
Education
Safety Net is Important
Combine all Federal Programs
All Benefits - One Program
One Set of Eligibility Requirements
Shift Responsibility to States
Social Security
Social Security
Social Security
Transition Program to:
Defined Contribution
Funds Invested in SS Bonds @ 8%
Balance at death transitions to heirs
Distribution of bond returns on request
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