Cathy McMorris Rodgers actually said...

"I don't consider that wealthy. They help other employers navigate complex health insurance markets and essentially serve as the HR department for small business owners."

"This is unacceptable, and this committee should take action to protect these jobs and protect an industry that provides a service."

"We encourage HHS to recognize the essential role served by the producers and accommodate producer compensation arrangements in any MLR regulation promulgated."

"I have a bipartisan bill which would force change in the MLR rule that would protect these agents and brokers from this job-killing regulation."