Here's an on the record official answer from the Edwards campaign regarding the mandated healthcare controversy. One of our EENR bloggerws sent in a question about Edwards' remarks and Tracy Joan sent her this statement. (Emphasis mine):

"Senator Edwards believes it is critically important to take preventive steps that help reduce health care costs and prevent disease. The truth is many people do not currently seek medical services because they aren't covered or can't afford to see a doctor. That is why Edwards' universal health care plan would require most insurers to cover preventive measures at low or no cost. Through incentives like lower premiums, the Edwards plan would also encourage people to use preventive health care, from checkups to cancer screenings, which will result in lower costs for both the individual and the country."

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