I am particularly concerned about the H1N1 pandemic, at the moment.

Numbers aren't telling the whole story in this case.

I think we probably ought to make all those corrections.

Our workforce is stronger when every person may work and contribute without being discriminated against, harassed, threatened or assaulted.

The protections that are expanded under ENDA are intended to ensure that workplaces are safe, productive environments where all individuals may work and earn a living, free from fear of mistreatment.

It is imperative that the committee explore employment discrimination as a critical barrier to workplace fairness.

The amendments to our Federal antidiscrimination laws contemplated by ENDA represent great strides forward in our prevention of discrimination and violence faced by vulnerable members of our population.

Companies with expansive antidiscrimination policies are in a position to attract and retain the most qualified people; save money on retraining; and motivate their workforces to maximize productivity.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue regarding nondiscrimination policy related to transgendered people.

I am writing to you to state my strong support for Senate 1584, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009.

Individuals who face discrimination and harassment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity deserve more than piecemeal protections.

The status quo in health care is unacceptable. Health care costs are skyrocketing, insurance premiums are increasing.

Under the bills before Congress does this mean that while some high-cost groups could see slightly lower premiums and the majority of small businesses would see their premiums go up?

I think if those went in where people could group together across State lines so that they could have these bigger pools, that it would bring down the cost significantly.

I've always concluded that that would be passed on to the workers.

Absolutely. And you have to look at the potential of some costs from fines for not providing under the HELP bill, it's 60 percent of the insurance for your employees.

the status quo in health care is unacceptable.

I wasn't aware that CBO had done a comprehensive analysis of how that bill will increase premiums.

These bills will not reduce health care costs and will actually increase insurance premiums for most Americans.

I think the analysis of both the Cadillac excise tax and the de facto excise taxes on medical devices and other medical providers are going to raise premiums.

No American should be denied health insurance because they have cancer, diabetes, or some other pre-existing condition.

While I agree that we need to change our current system, the approach reflected in the current health reform bills is the wrong answer.

These higher taxes, higher premiums, and higher costs are not the 'change' the American people voted for.

It doesn't just bite off small business and solve some small business problems.

We all agree the health insurance market is broken and needs to be fixed.