On the recordJanuary 5, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise to read a letter from my constituent, Mrs. Karen O'Hern, of Alexandria, Virginia: ``Congressman Beyer, ``We are a family of four. The company my husband worked for went bankrupt in 2009 after the 2008 financial meltdown--losing income, retirement savings, and health care. ``He now owns a small business and we now get our healthcare insurance through healthcare.gov. ``We need you to defend the ACA. We depend on the availability of this insurance option. ``My son had surgery on December 30 at Fairfax Hospital to remove a brain tumor. His prognosis is good. I cannot imagine how we would manage financially without this health insurance. ``Please be strong on this matter and represent the needs of your constituents. ``I need my Affordable Care Act health insurance. ``Regards, Karen O'Hern.'' Mr. Speaker, millions like Karen O'Hern will lose their coverage if the Affordable Care Act is repealed. We must not make America sick again. ____________________
