On the recordJune 25, 2013
Continuing with our discussion about the implementation of ObamaCare, I think it's important, as my colleague from Kentucky has cited, that back home, in his district, many businesses, many individuals, many families are being negatively affected as this moves towards implementation. Tomorrow, in the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, we will be holding a hearing that actually discusses the challenges facing our American businesses. Back in my district and actually testifying here tomorrow is one of my constituents, Mr. Steve Lozinsky, who will be here with his wife, Kathy. They actually own a business, Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Service. It's a family-owned business, and it's based in Apex, North Carolina. Sparkle & Shine was started in 1998 with one employee, and, today, it has over 240 employees. Put simply, Sparkle & Shine cannot afford the $2,000 per employee fine attached to ObamaCare. My friend, my constituent, back home cannot provide the health care coverage. He employs low-income workers. They are entry-level jobs. They are hard workers. Many of these individuals actually served time in jail and are now on a second chance at life. Mr. Lozinsky and his wife, Kathy, have given these individuals a second chance, and now their jobs are in jeopardy because of this devastating health care law. To my colleague again from Kentucky, I'm sure that he also has many, many stories to share.
