09577. A POLITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROSPECTIVE FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES. Investigates how the U.S. political structure and American political values shape policy on national health insurance. Outlines the history of legislative proposals and profiles the special interest groups favoring or opposing such a bill. Concludes with an analysis of the prospects for passage of particular proposals. 21 pages, 49 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.