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On the recordDecember 19, 2013
as a result of ObamaCare, millions will be forced to use money that they would have used to pay rent, help their children attend college, or invest in a business. Instead, they are going to have to use that money to pay for higher premiums and skyrocketing deductibles. Here is one such example from Huntsville, AR, which is in a congressional district which I used to represent when I was in the House. This constituent writes about how he and his family must have to take drastic steps to be able to afford the cost of ObamaCare, not the least of which includes returning to work after retiring last year. The email reads: I have never before contacted a Senator until today. Sir, I am outraged about the ObamaCare issue and the Affordable Care Act. Because of recent developments over the affordable health care act, and the obvious problematic issues related to its operation, policy and implementation, we are selling two of our vehicles to save money. This is due to the direct impact of this legislation and due to the broken promises of President Barack Obama that have been repeated over and over to us for 3 years. We are also canceling our cable TV, and will save about $1,500 per year. We are cutting back on Internet, switching to save another $1,000 per year. We are Christmas shopping in January. Our purchase of a new vehicle is now delayed for another 3 years. Our planned vacation trips for 2014 and beyond are being pared back. This is the No.…
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John Boozman
Republican · Arkansas
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Dec 19, 2013

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