Object lesson: Irresistible force moves mandate debate

 
The Oklahoman Editorial
Published: May 19, 2008

W HEN it comes to insurance coverage mandates, the irresistible force generally manages to dislodge the immovable object. It just takes time.

Whether an autism coverage mandate becomes law this year remains up in the air. The pressure on House Speaker Chris Benge has been intense. Pro-mandate forces have even launched a professional ad campaign.

This is a classic case of a subjective force butting heads with a...


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