NY Assembly passes bill to create universal health coverage

http://www.syracuse.com/state/index.ssf/2015/05/ny_assembly_votes_for_universal_health_coverage.html

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Assembly has voted 89-47 for legislation to establish publicly funded universal health coverage in a so-called single payer system.

All New Yorkers could enroll if the bill became law, but an identical bill hasn't advanced in the state Senate.
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P.S.: Don't get too excited about this. Democrats control the NY State Assembly. Guess Who controls the NY State Senate?