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On the recordMarch 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this historic legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Affordable Care for America. I am proud to stand with my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in support of this critical legislation to ensure that each and every American has access to affordable, quality healthcare. This bill will put Americans and small businesses back in charge of their health care choices and make coverage affordable for everyone. Premium tax credits and cost-sharing assistance will be offered to low- and middle-income Americans, which will be the largest tax cut for health care in the history of this nation. My constituents in the Sixth Congressional District and across the country will be provided the opportunity to make informed decisions about their health insurance and purchase the plan of their choice. It is extremely important that every hard working American receives affordable high quality healthcare. This critical legislation will extend coverage to 95 percent of all Americans when passed. For the Sixth Congressional District this means that 54,000 residents who currently do not have health insurance will receive coverage. By passing this historical legislation we will be able to provide the people of the United States the proper healthcare they deserve. No American should be denied the right to better and affordable health care coverage.…
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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