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They also give large contributions to politicians. In 2002, companies such as Blue Cross / Blue Shield, AFLAC, and Cigna, were all huge contributors to the Republican Party. Since the late 80's republican have always been able to raise more soft money...
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In 2002 alone democrats raised 217 million dollars, while the republicans raised a whopping 442 million in soft money (opensecrets.org). It is no surprise that medical prices keep going up; insurance won't cover simple necessary surgeries. It's because the United States government has been in bed with these companies for years, and it will serve them no financial benefit to stop taking this money and looking out for the average American...
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