Political Quotes

“I yield myself 45 seconds. I would just like to ask the gentleman from Arkansas if the small business person he mentioned has any health coverage for his employees. What we need to do is to continue this law and its implementation so that those employees will have some health insurance. In his district, because of ACA, 9,500 young adults have insurance through their parents; 3,400 seniors have received prescription drug discounts; 125,000 seniors are now eligible for preventative services without paying co-pays, et cetera. Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in the 2nd Congressional District of Arkansas Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, Democratic Staff Report, July 2013 The landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) began delivering important new benefits and protections to tens of millions of American families almost immediately after it was signed into law by President Obama. But the largest benefits of the law will become available to consumers on October 1, 2013, when health insurance marketplaces open in all 50 states. These marketplaces will offer individuals, families, and small businesses an efficient, transparent one-stop shop to compare health insurance policies, receive financial assistance, and sign up for high-quality, affordable, and secure insurance coverage. This fact sheet summarizes new data on the significant benefits of the health care reform law in Rep. Griffin's district.…”