We've got to reel in the massive profits of the insurance companies and even more importantly the drug companies. A federal plan is the only way that's going to happen. I've been covered by federal health insurance my entire life (military) and my wife, from Germany has been covered by federal plans as well. We know full well that these plans work. Placing ones trust in companies who's only interest is making billions of dollars profit every year is in my opinion, to say the least, VERY IGNORANT. Don't trust the Republican machine. Look closely at what they're saying. If you do you'll be able to see they're only interested in protecting their buddies pocketbooks.