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INTERACTiVE: Assembly Republicans Try To Revive Health Deduction
Wisconsin One Of Few State's Without Deduction
UPDATED: 11:35 am CST February 14,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- Assembly Republicans are trying to revive a plan that would make health savings accounts tax deductible.It would be similar to the federal tax deduction on the same savings account.Wisconsin is one of the few states that doesn't have the state deduction.Rep. Dean Kaufert, R-Neenah, said that the accounts are an option for those without health insurance and small businesses that can't afford to cover their employees.Gov. Jim Doyle has vetoed similar measures in the past. Doyle said that he's concerned that the health savings accounts discourage employers from offering insurance.
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- February 2, 2008: U.S. Health Official Praises BadgerCare Plus Program
- January 29, 2008: New Health Insurance Program For Children Starts Friday
- January 9, 2008: Assembly Republicans Focus On Economic Development, Health Care
- December 12, 2007: Poll: Majority Support State-Run Health Care In Wisconsin
- November 29, 2007: Governor Signs 'Michelle's Law' For Health Care Coverage
- November 26, 2007: Universal Health Care Backer Hopes Senate Will Pass Plan In '08
- November 16, 2007: Audit: State Never Implemented Health Care Program For Businesses
- September 22, 2007: Democrats Offer To Drop Health Care Plan In Return For Tax Hikes
- August 22, 2007: Official: Health Insurance Proposal Likely To Survive
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