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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which I voted for today in the House, is the single largest investment in aid to help students and families pay for college. This bill is a win -win.
There are quite a few myths out there regarding health care reform and H.R. 3200. But there are also some credible sites that dispell these myths with accurate, easy to understand information. Please visit these links to help clarify what the House health care reform bill contains and what that means for you:
We're back at it here in Washington, working to get important legislation, like health care reform, done. Over the recess I heard a lot of your questions, concerns, and feedback, which I will use here in D.C. in this health care debate. I also hope you tuned in to the President's address last night. I think he made some very good points.
Over the last two weeks I've held four town hall listening sessions and one telephone town hall. I was pleased that nearly 2,500 people from across the were able to participate in the live meetings and another 6,750 joined me on the call. In these meetings we were able to address a lot of questions and concerns that I hope will help Wisconsinites feel more comfortable with the health care ref
I have updated the locations of all four of my health care town hall meetings and wanted to make sure you had the most up-to-date information. Please see below for details.
We are working to enact health care reform legislation that protects what works about health care and fixes what is broken. Inaction is not an option. Sky-rocketing health care costs are hurting Wisconsin families, forcing businesses to cut or drop health benefits, and straining budgets. Millions are paying more for less. Families and businesses in Wisconsin deserve better.
I am traveling the district this August to meet with the people of western Wisconsin. This is one of my favorite parts of the job - hearing what you think. Due to the importance and immediacy of the health care debate, during the recess I will be holding four health care focused listening sessions across the district.
I voted today to divert $2 billion, previously approved in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act earlier this year, to provide additional funding to the Cash for Clunkers program.
Every day, too many Americans worry about their health care. I’ve heard health care concerns from people across western Wisconsin. Many are fortunate to have coverage, but often it costs too much and doesn’t cover everything they need. People tell me that they are concerned about being one layoff away from being uninsured or one catastrophic illness from going bankrupt.
I voted today in favor the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009, H.R. 2920, because it helps get the budget under control, restore fiscal discipline, and strengthen the American economy.