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On the recordMarch 16, 2010
This week marks a defining moment for this Congress and our Nation. With our national debt over $12 trillion and continuing to grow while government encroaches into every aspect of our lives, the American people have spoken out loudly against any government takeover of their health care. All we have to do is listen to our constituents. Yet this administration and this Democrat leadership continues to force a $1 trillion health care bill of Congress into law. This bill will increase the health care costs for millions of Americans who are satisfied with their current health care coverage. It will cut Medicare and reduces benefits for seniors, such as Medicare Advantage. It will raise taxes on families and small businesses. We all agree that our health care system can and should be improved. Unfortunately, Members of Congress are not listening to the American people, and that is that more government is not the answer. It is time to work together on a commonsense, step-by-step approach that will lower costs and make health care more affordable and accessible while keeping your doctor-patient relationship and choices.
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Steve Austria
Ohio
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Mar 16, 2010

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The speaker addresses concerns about government health care reform and its impact on Americans.

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