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On the recordJanuary 18, 2011
I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 2. We know that if we repeal this law, we know the following things will happen: Children with preexisting conditions will be denied coverage; adult children under the age of 26 will be denied coverage under their parents' policy; seniors will pay more for their prescription drugs; and small businesses will once again go back to paying nearly 20 percent more than their corporate counterparts for providing the same health care coverage; small businesses would lose the incentive for providing coverage to their employees and an up to 50 percent tax credit which has already increased coverage at small firms by more than 10 percent. This law establishes consumer protections, incentivizes wellness programs, and establishes cost controls and cost-cutting exchanges. For small businesses, that means driving down the cost of providing health insurance and providing assistance for small businesses that are struggling with skyrocketing premiums.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
govinfo.gov
Jan 18, 2011

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Cicilline opposes the repeal of health care legislation, highlighting its benefits for children, seniors, and small businesses.

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