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National Healthcare - Does the debate outweigh the crisis?

 

Health care costs in America are astronomical, the question is how to fix a broken system and ensure all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care.  In 2006 health care costs skyrocketed to $2 trillion dollars, roughly amounting to $6,700 per person.  In all, total health care cost in this country was an astounding 16 percent of the gross domestic product.

 

 

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China Unveils Commercial Aircraft Co.

 

May 28, 2008 - In a move that could have a devastating impact on the U.S. aerospace industry, China has announced that it has formed the China Commercial Aircraft Co with an initial investment of $2.7 billion. China aims to build a 150-seat aircraft by 2020 to compete with Boeing and Airbus.

 

 

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