Wilson Statement on Latest Pelosi Takeover Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 29, 2009

“The Pelosi takeover bill is unfortunately more of the same from this majority who has set their sights on growing the size, scope, power, intrusion, and cost of the Federal government. Among its many troubling proposals, this bill attacks senior citizens by squeezing Medicare by nearly half a trillion dollars. Not surprisingly, having devised the plan behind closed doors, the bill all but ignores the major concerns the American people have about this costly big government intrusion into our health care system. At nearly 2,000 pages, this will only provide to create a maze of new mandates and federal regulations that will cost jobs while raising taxes on small businesses and American families already struggling in a tough economy. At the same time we celebrate the new jobs being created by Boeing in South Carolina, the Pelosi takeover will destroy jobs.

“We need targeted health insurance reform, and I am grateful that Republicans continue to offer positive solutions that focus on expanding affordability and accessibility of quality health insurance while protecting the doctor-patient relationship. In particular, the Republican Study Committee led by Congressman Tom Price (GA-06) has introduced H.R. 3400, the Empowering Patients First Act, which provides for small businesses to pool together to get the type of lower cost, competitive rates offered to larger corporations and unions. It ensures coverage for those with pre-existing conditions and the opportunity for individuals to shop for health insurance across state lines with more of their own money.

“Republicans believe in health insurance reform but one that promotes transparency, wellness, and individual ownership and portability. The latest bill introduced by the Democrat majority promotes Washington’s power over the interests of families, senior citizens, and small businesses.”

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