What Are Some of the Reasons That the United States

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Essay

What are some of the reasons that the United States has failed to adopt universal health coverage? Why was comprehensive health care reform so difficult to pass in the United States? Why was (and is) the Affordable Care Act so controversial?

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Definitions:

Felony Convictions

Legal judgments that a person has committed a felony, which are serious crimes typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Nation-building Projects

Efforts by governments or organizations to construct a national identity, infrastructure, government, and economy, particularly after war or conflict.

Policymakers

Individuals or groups responsible for creating and implementing laws, regulations, and guidelines intended to manage public affairs and influence social, economic, and political life.

Stable Governments

Governments that are capable of maintaining internal order, providing consistent governance, and are resilient in the face of political or economic challenges.