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“What's important to note about the legislation is that it is very important for everyone, but particularly for pre-existing conditions, is that there is a cap on what you pay in. There is no cap on the benefit that you receive- either in a year or in a lifetime. So this is a liberation..."

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Today, House Republican Leader John Boehner--a repeat offender on the myth front--threw out these three unrelated and inaccurate claims:

Congressional Republicans continue to make the false claim that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has not translated into local jobs.

The people of San Francisco will never forget that fateful day 20 years ago when the earth shook and our City trembled. We remember images of devastation and destruction; the delayed start to Game 3 of the World Series between two Bay Area teams; the struggle to recover. Yet -- in the aftermath of the Loma Prieta earthquake -- the spirit of our City grew stronger than ever.

Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on "underinsurance" and medical debt.

“Every Member of Congress knows that our first responsibility is to keep the American people safe. There is nothing more critical to our future than a strong, effective effort to defend our cities and other high-risk targets, as well as all of our residents..."

“Today's House Financial Services Committee vote to reform regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market is a critical step forward in Congress' efforts to pass comprehensive financial regulatory reform. The House Agriculture Committee will now have the opportunity to add its input and expertise to this legislation..."