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Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about components of America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the outrageous scare tactic that reform will lead to rationed care and will harm people with disabilities.

Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held forum to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive health insurance reform. Democratic Steering and Policy Committee co-chairs Rep. George Miller (D-CA) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) chaired the forum, featuring a panel of experts on health insurance, the health insurance industry, and health insurance reform.

It is my distinct honor to bring you greetings on the occasion of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) virtual march on Washington, DC -- an innovative way to ensure Americans across the country are able to voice their support for our nation's veterans. I commend the DAV for increasing awareness about the issues veterans are facing.

This morning, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee is holding a forum at 9 am EST to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive health insurance reform. Democratic Steering and Policy Committee co-chairs Rep. George Miller (D-CA) and Rep.

“On the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, we recognize the historic nature of this comprehensive legislation, and also the work that remains to be done..."

Today, President Obama gave a speech in New York City on the first anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, in which he discussed the urgent need for financial regulatory reform:

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about components of America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the myth that doctors oppose current health insurance reform proposals.

This afternoon, the House passed a resolution commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and what it has meant for American women.