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Congresswoman Pingree at Old Port Pharmacy in Portland, discussing issues facing Mainers trying to buy pharmaceuticals, and how health care reform will affect patients and pharmacists.
People talk to me about health care more than any other issue. I often say that if it’s not the first concern people mention to me, it’s definitely the second. I came to Congress knowing that guaranteed access to affordable health care is a priority for the people of Maine, and that solving this crisis is essential for Maine’s small and big businesses, fishermen, independent contractors, and so many families across the state. 
 
Over the last year, while Congress has debated health care reform, I have met with hundreds of constituents, health care consumers, providers and business owners to hear what they feel is the right change for Maine. I have also worked with my colleagues in the House and Senate to strengthen the final health reform package. While the bills that are being considered are not perfect, I believe that this is the best opportunity we have had, and will have in the forseeable future, to pass badly needed meaningful health care reform.
 
Our health care system is broken and we can’t put off fixing it any longer. Reforming the system to provide every American with access to quality, affordable health care is critical for our economic well being, as well as the overall health and stability of our country. We must bring costs under control and rein in skyrocketing premiums and unreasonable out-of-pocket expenses that are bankrupting American families.
 
I hope that you will stay in touch with your comments, suggestions, and questions as we work together to achieve this fundamental goal.
 

 

-Chellie Pingree

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