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Karen Bass: Since January I have received hundreds of messages from constituents who are panicked that they will lose healthcare…

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
Since January I have received hundreds of messages from constituents who are panicked that they will lose healthcare coverage with the Republican plan, where people will pay more for less. Although the talking points of the Republican plan references access to health care, care will only be accessible for people with enough money to pay. A message I received from Vera Caldas: My husband has leukemia, and if it wasn't for the ACA, he would be dead by now. I am living in fear that if he loses ObamaCare, that will mean his death sentence since he won't be able to afford insurance to continue his treatment. A message from Lee Portillo: The ACA allowed my wife to start her Silicon Valley beach business in Venice, California and still have access to health care. The ACA is pro small entrepreneur and gives us the freedom to work on our own and still have insurance. My constituents, like millions across the Nation, are afraid they might be one of the 14 million people who will lose coverage if the Republican plan is passed. ____________________
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Karen Bass
Democratic · California
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Mar 21, 2017

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