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August 5, 2009
Health insurance reform opponents are trying to stop the debate. Those disrupting constituent town halls and other public events know that if Americans hear the facts about America's Affordable Health Choices Act the insurance companies and special interests will lose the debate. Here are the facts they are trying to drown out:
America's Affordable Health Choices Act means Stability, Security and Quality for all Americans:
No Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions, like diabetes, a heart condition, or cancerNo Dropping Coverage Because of Illness
No Refusal To Renew Coverage, if insured is paid in full and becomes ill
No More Job or Life Decisions Made Based on Loss of Coverage
No Need to Change Doctors or Plans, if happy with existing coverage
Press Release
August 4, 2009
"Another report has confirmed that clean energy is a good investment for our economy and for our energy security..."
Blog Post
August 4, 2009
"Another report has confirmed that clean energy is a good investment for our economy and for our energy security..."
Blog Post
August 4, 2009
Today, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report confirming previous estimates of the low costs and large benefits of the American Clean Energy and Security Act that the House passed in June:
Blog Post
August 4, 2009
During the August district work period, Democrats are meeting with their constituents about the health insurance reform and America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Unfortunately, those not interested in health insurance reform are disrupting public meetings and not allowing concerned constituents to ask questions and express their views. Many of these opponents who are shutting down civil discussion are organized by out-of-district, extremist political groups, and industry-supported lobbying firms.
Opposing Medicare and Social Security
Articles
August 2, 2009
'August will be a month of inoculation against the negative message of the insurance industry,' Pelosi said in an interview, resting in a yellow armchair in her stately office, which has sweeping views of the Mall. 'It will be a month of education in terms of what is in our bill. It will be a month of communication -- listening, listening, listening to what constituents have to say.'
Press Release
July 31, 2009
“For more than 60 years, we have tried as a nation to make quality, affordable health insurance coverage available to all Americans. Tonight's vote marks the next step in the most successful effort in our history..."
Blog Post
July 31, 2009
“For more than 60 years, we have tried as a nation to make quality, affordable health insurance coverage available to all Americans. Tonight's vote marks the next step in the most successful effort in our history..."
Press Release
July 31, 2009
“Good afternoon. It's a pretty exciting week for us. 44 years ago this week, Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. Here we are this week in committee about to move closer to health care reform than we have ever been in history -- when we have our third committee report out the bill..."
Press Release
July 31, 2009
“Approximately seven out of 10 deaths in the United States are linked to chronic disease. Exposure to air pollution and harmful chemicals has been linked to many of these illnesses, including asthma, cancer and neurological disorders,” said Speaker Pelosi. “In California, for example, more than 33 million people live in areas where high levels of air pollution pose health risks, and breast cancer rates in San Francisco are among the highest in the country."