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On the recordJanuary 9, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the rules package before us. This package includes, among other things, a critical provision defending the affordable healthcare of Americans. I came to Congress with a resounding message from my constituents to protect and expand affordable, quality healthcare. Parents should not have to choose between paying rent or healthcare for their children. Students should not have to choose between paying for school or health insurance. Children should not have to spend sleepless nights worried about paying for aging parents' healthcare. {time} 1545 It is unacceptable that American families are one healthcare emergency away from financial ruin. This administration is once again undermining the Affordable Care Act and ignoring a clear message from the American people. Quality healthcare is a right and should not be the privilege of the few who can afford it. I will continue using my voice in Congress to advocate for those who need us most, pushing this body to protect the healthcare of my constituents.
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Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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