Despite all the silly talk of "socialism" in the presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama will not nationalize the health insurance industry. However, the question remains whether he can launch another massive federal program during an economic crisis, and how he'll pay for it, says NU Editor In Chief Sam Friedman in his blog today at www.property-casualty.com.

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