Sanders: My Medicare Plan ‘Far More Progressive’ Than Warren’s

The gloves are now off between Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Sanders says his Medicare-for-All plan is “far more progressive” than Warren’s. Warren on Friday announced she would implement universal healthcare by transferring 98 percent of the $8.8 trillion she estimates that employers will spend on private insurance for their employees. Companies with fewer than 50 employees would be exempt and employers already offering health benefits reached under collective bargaining agreements will be allowed to reduce how much they send to federal coffers. Sanders disagrees with how Warren will fund the plan. Sanders’ plan would be funded by a tax hike. Warren has pledged no middle-class tax increases. Sanders also said Warren’s plan could have a “very negative impact” on job creation.


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