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To: Little Joe who wrote (147841)	10/22/2010 11:42:39 AM
From: Dale Baker	Respond to of 542010

All insurance companies are already approved and regulated at the state level, frequently with requirements or restrictions on their coverage. The federal role will make coverage available to everyone, which is the standard in all other western democracies and has been for decades.

To: Little Joe who wrote (147841)	10/22/2010 11:48:35 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542010

"there is no doubt that insurance policies will have to be approved by the government and the government will decide how they are structured and what they will cover" Like this? Wow. Scary. California Insurance Commissioner is an elected executive office position in California. The officeholder is in charge of the California Department of Insurance. The current Insurance Commissioner is Republican Steve Poizner. Oversees and directs all functions of the Department of Insurance. Licenses, regulates, and examines insurance companies. Answers public questions and complaints regarding the insurance industry. Enforces the laws of the California Insurance Code and adopts regulations to implement the laws. en.wikipedia.org