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Freddie

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7. They wouldn't have employees trapped because of healthcare

Reply to leftstreet (Reply #2)

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 05:26 PM

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But yes, most employers would pay less if single payer was financed by a payroll tax (both employers and employees pay in).
Medicare as we know it is financed by a mere 1.45% payroll tax. It could be done if we had the will.

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