But it's much more regulated and the companies can't get away with a lot of the things that US companies do.From what I understand, the Obama plan doesn't socialize or nationalize health care--the private companies still exist, but they won't be able to deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

I want to say it is a nation wide law but not positive.  

When you have the option to search by name, try the big national and local banks (i.e., Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi, etc.).

He was 1 of the 2 National Merit Scholars and 8th in his class.

Greetings and Welcome to BP Nation Shania!!

Yet the National Association of Realtors spends millions in advertising every month to try to overcome the negative actions that give them a bad name.

The government really should not be involved in anything that can be done by the private sector.Agreed...In all seriousness, this is one of those areas where it's clear that the status quo isn't working (this country is now 15th in the world in education) and clearly the government has no intention of prioritizing education in any way, shape or form.Our educational system was designed around churning out good employees during the industrial revolution, and in retrospect (based on the success of this nation during that time) accomplished everything it set out to accomplish.

I have a "Net Worth" app on my iPhone that says I'm 1 (unless I'm doing it wrong, and I must be if Rich is a 2)Rich, if you are right about 2/3s of Americans being negative, the U.S. could be the poorest nation on earth, if measured by most underwater people.

I have no plans to weigh in with my opinions here (other than to point out that I'm a big fan of the Constitution), but thought this would be good fodder for discussion/debate/senseless argument:http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1996064,00.html

Welcome to BP Nation Brian!