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Single-Payer Universal Health Care
Colorado Candidate Survey 2008

Response as of September 06, 2010        View sample CO House Survey PDF in new window
Candidate:John Kefalas - Ft. Collins, Colorado
Position:CO House 
District:52
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Question 1AIf the Colorado Single Payer Health Services Plan is introduced in the next session of the Legislature, would you support it?
Answer 1A:Yes
Comment 1A:I would like to see details of legislation, including funding mechanisms and be involved in strategizing.
 
Question 1BWould you support other legislation that works toward development of a comprehensive single-payer health services plan in Colorado that would replace reliance on the commercial health insurance industry??
Answer 1B:Yes
Comment 1B:I am also open to other models for comprehensive health care coverage.
 
Question 2:Do you believe the state of Colorado has an obligation to provide relief to its citizens in areas such as health care when the Federal Government is unable or unwilling to do so?
Answer 2:Yes
Comment 2:We have taken important steps in 2008 session and must advance the issue with specific legislation and a sound campaign plan. 
 
Question 3:Would you support a resolution calling for our Colorado Congressional delegation to support legislation that encourages states to serve as laboratories for the nation by developing new and creative plans for health care?
Answer 3:Yes
Comment 3:I would like to know federal delelgation's stand on these two bills. 
 
Question 4:I will advocate for single-payer health care reform when I address issues such as:
(Please check those that you believe are affected by the health care crisis.)
Answer 4:Yes
Answer 4
Advocacy
Issue
Areas:
Yes - poverty
Yes - inequality and disparities
Yes - bankruptcy
Yes - public health concerns
Yes - national, state and local budgets
Yes - rising populations and costs of prisons
Yes - educational improvement
Yes - businesses competitive viability
Yes - sustainability of Medicare

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