I think that even most private healthcare advocates suggest that we do need to ensure that those who need the care get it - and one way to do so is for governments to cover premiums in order to do it.

Is anybody talking about a plan like that? I haven't heard anything about it, and I would think the GOP would be touting it if thats what they wanted. Most republicans I've heard either seem to be for inaction or for a health care bill that doesn't do anything for the uninsured/needy