All of the Following Are Part of the "State Health

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Multiple Choice

All of the following are part of the "state health exchanges" provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) except

• A) each state is required to establish an Affordable Insurance Exchange by 2014.
• B) small businesses with fewer than 50 employees will be exempt from being required to participate in the program.
• C) low-income individuals will be eligible for tax credits to offset the costs of buying health insurance.
• D) health insurance policies that meet certain specified requirements will be offered by state-run agencies or by non-profit firms.

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Mass Depletion

Reduction in the abundance of a resource or material over time due to excessive use or exploitation.

Mass Extinctions

Events in Earth’s history when a significant, abrupt reduction in the diversity and abundance of life occurs.

Species Extinct

A status where a particular species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

Selective Breeding

Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits, aiming to enhance desirable characteristics in future generations.