…we oppose Federal financing for such programs [that provide health care for the unemployed], since Federal deficits are already at record high levels. We also oppose new entitlement programs that have the potential to become open-ended. Some proposals amount to welfare programs without appropriate means tests.
Statement of Jan Peter Ozga, Director of Health Care, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (pgs. 157-158, 160-168). Senate Finance Committee, Hearing, “Health Insurance for the Unemployed,” 98th Congress, First Session. Bill: Health Insurance for the Unemployed (Fold
Thursday, April 21, 1983
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