Maryland Seeks To Turn Health Care Mandate Into Down Payment

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers want to create an individual health care mandate at the state level — in response to Washington gutting it at the federal level — and turn it into a down payment for people to pay for health insurance.Supporters outlined the idea Tuesday, a day before the Maryland legislative session begins, adding it could also work in other states to help keep insurance premiums from skyrocketing. The Maryland General Assembly is controlled by Dem