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Cheryl Hancock on Health Care

Possibly the largest domestic issue in 2008, health care is a problem that is universally recognized and answered with a diversity of prescriptions from the candidates. Private versus government funded health care and the definition of "universal" care split the candidates across their respective policies. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: universal health care, privatization of health care, government support for health care through tax incentives, and employer assistance in obtaining health care.

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Cheryl Hancock is neutral on the state of Wisconsin creating a single-payer health care system such as "Healthy Wisconsin"

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Believes "Healthy Wisconsin" was a good start to the discussion of state’s health care needs. Believes residents need to hold accountable legislators who blocked discussion of health care, and that the issue needs to be addressed in coming legislative session.

Cheryl Hancock supports legislation to make all public buildings, public transportation, and all workplaces (including bars) in the state smoke free

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Supports a state-wide smoking ban as an issue of public health and fairness to all businesses. Believes that if Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota can pass smoking bans, Wisconsin can, too.

Cheryl Hancock supports the state of Wisconsin creating a tax exemption for Health Savings Accounts

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While she supports the tax exemption, Hancock does not believe HSAs are the answer to help people who cannot afford health insurance.