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November 5, 2009
“The shooting at Fort Hood is an unspeakable tragedy for the families, soldiers, civilians, and support staff on the base. Our brave men and women in uniform train day in and day out to preserve our security. They should never have to face the forces of violence here at home."
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American Cancer Society Joins Organizations In Support Of The Affordable Health Care for America Act
November 5, 2009
This morning, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announced support for the Affordable Health Care for America Act saying:
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November 5, 2009
"“It's a smart choice for our nation's economy. Every dollar spent on unemployment benefits generates more than $1.60 in new economic demand. It's good for businesses, it's good for workers. This money, because it is so needed by these out of work families, will, again, be spent immediately, inject demand into the economy, creating jobs to the tune of $1.60 for every dollar."
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November 4, 2009
“We come together at a time when we are on the verge of passing historic health care reform legislation and our Members are very enthusiastic about a provision in the legislation that includes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It has been a long time coming and it is a moral responsibility that we carry a healthy nation in the country and one that develops with the participation of our tribal leaders to what works best on health care in Indian Country."
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November 4, 2009
“Today, the House voted overwhelmingly to send a strong and clear message to credit card companies: we will hold you accountable for your anti-consumer practices."
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November 4, 2009
In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day, this week the House passed several bills that put our veterans, troops, and their families first. The Veterans Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act strengthens VA outreach efforts to veterans to ensure that they get their earned VA benefits."
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November 4, 2009
Despite writing in June that "quality health coverage must exist for every American, regardless of pre-existing health conditions," Republican Leader John Boehner introduced a substitute amendment yesterday that according to the Associated Press will not protect consumers with pre-existing conditions:
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November 4, 2009
You can learn more about the differences between HR 3200 and the recently introduced Affordable Health Care for America Act by reading our side-by-side chart and topline changes document, but below are the top ten changes to the health insurance reform legislation to reduce health care costs, protect and increase consumers' choices, and guarantee acc
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November 3, 2009
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths - now about the recently introduced Affordable Health Care for America Act, including saying that health insurance reform will undermine the health care that veterans and military families have now. But the facts continue to knock these myths down.
MYTH: "Enactment of the House health insurance reform bill would undermine the health care that veterans and military families are receiving now."
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November 3, 2009
Tonight, we have filed a manager's amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which is the next critical step toward comprehensive health insurance reform that ensures affordability for the middle class, provides security for our seniors, and protects our children's future by not adding to our deficit. Our bill covers 96 percent of Americans, makes coverage more affordable for all, and creates new consumer protections that will end discrimination by insurance companies against the sick and cap what Americans pay out-of-pocket.