Insurance companies would no longer be allowed to deny health coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions a key point of weakness in and public anger with the current system.

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The point-based system will provide a more efficient and effective avenue to allow highly-skilled immigrants to remain in the U.S. and help propel the U.S. into an innovative economy.

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This point-based system may allow the U.S. to put legal immigrants on a path to citizenship by issuing green cards to legal immigrants based on criteria such as number of years present in the U.S., level of education, employment potential, etc.

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The company used a performance-based point system to encourage good customer service and adroit massage skills.

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