With 50 million Americans uninsured...perhaps universal health care for Americans would be a better investment...!
And remember even if the Congress passes a minimum wage increase...
NONE OF THOSE MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE...NOR CAN THEY AFFORD TO BUY IT...
THE EMERGENCY ROOM IS THE WAY THE UNINSURED ARE "TREATED" IN THE US...AND THAT'S THE MOST EXPENSIVE WAY TO GO...AND IT COSTS THE "INSURED" HUGELY IN HIGHER PREMIUMS...