I'm inclined to agree:
The ["Wal-Mart" Maryland healthcare fairness] legislation has prompted imitators in 30 states. Where it passes, no one should be surprised by unintended consequences. Wal-Mart and other targeted firms may shift jobs or planned facilities elsewhere. Many low-wage younger workers may still opt out of health coverage even if offered a more generous plan. In trying to address the national problems of health care and uninsured workers, lawmakers in Maryland and other states could inflict on themselves a new set of problems while failing to solve the underlying one. -- The Washington Post
The ["Wal-Mart" Maryland healthcare fairness] legislation has prompted imitators in 30 states. Where it passes, no one should be surprised by unintended consequences. Wal-Mart and other targeted firms may shift jobs or planned facilities elsewhere. Many low-wage younger workers may still opt out of health coverage even if offered a more generous plan. In trying to address the national problems of health care and uninsured workers, lawmakers in Maryland and other states could inflict on themselves a new set of problems while failing to solve the underlying one. -- The Washington Post
"may shift jobs elsewhere"
Date: 2006-01-12 04:52 pm (UTC)Re: "may shift jobs elsewhere"
Date: 2006-01-12 04:56 pm (UTC)