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Krugman: Universal health care costs less than Bush tax cuts

It's just a question of priorities:


Something like 97 percent coverage for people already here, at a total cost somewhere in the $1 trillion range. Bear in mind that the Bush tax cuts cost around $1.8 trillion over a decade. We can do this — and have no excuse for not doing it.


Just a little fact check to throw at your Congressional reps when they're out waving the flag in your supposed interest over the holiday weekend.