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: The GavelBudget Committee Republicans Vote Against Protecting Seniors, Consumers and Small Businesses
By Karina
Yesterday, the House Budget Committee passed reconciliation legislation to move comprehensive health insurance reform forward. During the markup, Democrats offered a number of motions to protect seniors, consumers and small businesses. Nearly all Republicans serving on the Budget Committee opposed these provisions:
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PROTECTING MEDICARE FOR AMERICA?S SENIORS AND CLOSING THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DONUT HOLE
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PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM INSURANCE CAPS AND BANNING ANNUAL AND LIFETIME LIMITS ON HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
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HOLDING HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE
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BRINGING DOWN THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR EVERYONE AND PROVIDING TAX CREDITS TO SMALL BUSINESSES
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ADERHOLT
(R-AL) |
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AUSTRIA
(R-OH) |
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CAMPBELL
(R-CA) |
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DIAZ-BALART, M (R-FL)
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GARRETT
(R-NJ) |
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HARPER
(R-MS) |
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HENSARLING
(R-TX) |
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JORDAN
(R-OH) |
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LATTA
(R-OH) |
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LUMMIS
(R-WY) |
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MACK
(R-FL) |
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MCHENRY
(R-NC) |
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NUNES
(R-CA) |
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RYAN, P
(R-WI) |
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SIMPSON
(R-ID) |
Full post as published by The Gavel on March 16, 2010 (boomark / email).
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