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Defend America on Sunday, November 08, 2009 7:21:25 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) --
Louisiana Congressman Anh "Joseph" Cao on Sunday morning released a statement
after he voted as the only Republican in favor of the Democratic health care
reform bill.
The health care reform bill, dubbed the
"Affordable Health Care for America Act" (H.R. 3962), passed the U.S. House of
Representatives in a 220 - 215 vote.
"Tonight, I voted to keep taxpayer dollars from
funding abortion and to deliver access to affordable health care to the people
of Louisiana," Cao said in a statement released by his office. "I read the
versions of the House [health reform] bill. I listened to the countless stories
of Orleans and Jefferson Parish citizens whose health care costs are exploding –
if they are able to obtain health care at all. Louisianans needs real options
for primary care, for mental health care, and for expanded health care for
seniors and children."
Cao wrote he obtained commitment from President
Obama that he would work together to address the health care issues of
Louisiana, including the FMAP crisis and community disaster loan forgiveness, as
well as issues related to Charity and Methodist Hospitals. "I call on all my
constituents to support me as I work with him on these issues."
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