Dembrow Resurrects Healthcare Study Bill after Failed Vote on Friday

Lund Report:

With “two broken arms,” Sen. Alan Bates changes his mind again about studying the financing of universal healthcare in Oregon, even as he complained the state would be studying something -- a single-payer system -- that he did not believe would ever happen. Sen. Michael Dembrow said studying the issue could still strengthen the CCO system.By: Chris GraySen. Michael Dembrow’s bill to study healthcare financing in Oregon died on Friday, but it rose again on Sine Die Monday, as Sen. Alan Bates, D-Ashland, reaffirmed his support in a 16-14 vote on the final day of the 2015 legislative session.Jul 7 2015

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