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Small-business owners debate mandatory health insurance

Even though Lawrence A. Kushnick already provides health insurance to his six employees, the Melville attorney bristles at the idea that the government may require him someday to do so.

"I don't like being told what business model I have to follow," he said.

Kushnick said if he's boxed into providing insurance and business tightens, he's then more likely to have to cut salaries or lay...

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