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...citizen of South Carolina first and a veteran second. In a state as poor as we are, I would be for $60 million for roads and for schools. We have [only] so much wealth, and we have to help the state by making it go around ... I certainly am willing to put my political life on the line any time for this country...
...Senate committee reacted by at last voting 10 to 1 to confirm Boyd (Millikin dissenting). But Lewis had more on his mind than Boyd. A two weeks' work stoppage would drastically reduce the present big 70 million-ton, soft-coal stockpile-a 45 days' supply. With a lot less coal on hand, operators would be more amenable when Lewis presented them with his new contract demands. His present contract expires June...
...About 42 million, or 70% of the population, are covered...
France has had compulsory health insurance since 1928. It now covers 30 million, or 75% of the population, including the republic's President but not its lawyers, doctors and landowning farmers. Regional councils, elected by premium-paying workers and employers, manage the program...
Italy has kept the national health insurance introduced by Mussolini in the '20s. Almost 15 million of a working population of 25 million participate. Premiums, contributed equally by employers and employees, amount to 3% of white collar, and 5% of manual worker salaries. The insurance organization has a salaried staff of 600 doctors who serve members, but the main medical burden is borne by 15,000 of the country's independent practitioners. Their bills are paid half by the insurance, half by the insured...