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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE
March 21, 2003 - Introduced by Representative Wasserman, cosponsored by
Senator Robson. Referred to Committee on Health.
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1Relating to: declaring March 10 to 16, 2003, Cover the Uninsured Week.
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Whereas, 41 million Americans do not have health care coverage; and
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Whereas, 8 out of 10 of the uninsured are in working families that cannot afford
4health insurance and are not eligible for public programs; and
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Whereas, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services has
6reported that in 2001, 11% of Wisconsin residents were uninsured, and nearly 17%
7of Milwaukee residents were uninsured; and
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Whereas, the uninsured live sicker and die younger when they go without the
9health care they need; and
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Whereas, a slow economy, higher unemployment, and rising health costs mean
11that more Americans are becoming uninsured in our community; and
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Whereas, it is important to recognize the urgency of seeking solutions to one of
13America's greatest problems; now, therefore, be it
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14Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
15Wisconsin legislature declare the week of March 10 to 16, 2003, "Cover the
1Uninsured Week" in the state of Wisconsin, and commend this observance to all
2citizens.
