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On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Mr. Speaker, our economy continues to struggle, and that means hardworking Americans are struggling. Far too many Americans are having trouble making ends meet, and government overreach is only making things worse. The worst example of this overreach is the President's deeply flawed health care law. We just had ObamaCare's fourth anniversary this past weekend, and what do we have to show for it? Americans can't keep their plans even if they like them. Families are being forced to pay more for their health care insurance. Women are unable to stay with their doctors despite the President's promise. Seniors are facing cuts to their hard-earned Medicare benefits. Businesses are afraid to hire more workers. House Republicans have a plan to get Washington out of the way--to create an America that works--and addressing these problems is a great place to start. ____________________
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

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