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Tara Johnson 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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Tara Johnson opposes the state of Wisconsin creating a single-payer health care system such as "Healthy Wisconsin"

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Did not support Healthy Wisconsin proposal, and calls it "not implementable," but believes it got the debate about health care going. Believes health care is the most important issue in the state. Believes the 32nd District has many health care experts who know how to fix the crisis, and we need to listen to them.

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

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Believes secondhand smoke is a public health issue and the state has an obligation to protect workers and customers from it. Supported La Crosse County's smokefree restaurant ordinance. Believes Wisconsin needs a statewide solutions.

Tara Johnson supports the state of Wisconsin creating a tax exemption for Health Savings Accounts

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Supports making HSAs tax-exempt, but does not believe they will help the majority of people who are having trouble getting or affording health insurance coverage. Believes it "only helps the haves."