On the recordApril 14, 2011
I rise on behalf of the millions of Americans, many of whom are in my Congressional district, who through the passage of President Obama's Affordable Care Act, have for the first time been given more freedom and control over their health care. Before the passage of this law nearly 40 percent of my constituents were uninsured. Now I hear from young adults who are grateful to be able to remain on their parent's insurance plans until age 26. I hear relief from seniors who once lived in fear of not being able to afford their medication once they reached the donut hole. I hear from struggling families who are thankful their child with a preexisting condition can be part of new high risk pool insurance. And I hear from those facing serious illness how relieved and grateful they are their insurers can no longer drop them when they need coverage the most. The Affordable Care Act is working--I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this resolution.
