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3 <br />Page 2 <br />A piece of our history helps underscore the importance of this issue. <br />During World War II, 57% of North Carolina's draftees were rejected <br />because they failed the basic. military health exam. We had the worst <br />record in the nation. Among the draftees was another group of young <br />men who had been raised in orphanages where they had received <br />inexpensive but adequate nutrition and health care. Of this group of <br />draftees, only 3% failed the exam. <br />Since 1950, state leaders have made several attempts to insure basic <br />health care for all North Carolinians, but those attempts have all fallen <br />short. I hope you and your board can support this effort that is before <br />us now. <br />If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (919) 733-5775. <br />sincerelyy, <br />V ~~ <br />Rep. Verla Insko <br />District 24, North Carolina General Assembly <br />VI/jbb <br />Enclosures <br />c. County Manager <br />