California's health premiums have risen faster than wherever else in the United States. The tortuous health care costs, gospel to Schwarzenegger, undermine Californian companies' competitive advantage. Gov. Schwarzenegger said "Currently, businesses pay $15 billion in hidden taxes to cover the uninsured. Everyone pays more in premiums, co-pays, deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses. [click link for full article]

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