I include in the Record a letter from Common Sense Kids Action that explains that: ``This jeopardizes the health and well-being of America's kids and will alarm any parent who understands the importance of health insurance for their children and family.'' common sense kids action, April 25, 2017. Re H.R. 1628--OPPOSE. Hon. Diane Black, Chairwoman, House Budget Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Representative Black: On behalf of the millions of American kids and families who rely on comprehensive, dependable health insurance to stay healthy and to get medical treatment when they need it, we are writing to respectfully express our strong opposition to your bill, H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA). We have added this bill to our Common Sense Legislative Ratings Tool as an ``Against Kids'' bill and will communicate our position to our parent and teacher members. Common Sense is the nation's leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a rapidly changing world. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids' lives.…
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