Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District released the following statement today following President Obama’s signing of health care reform legislation.

“President Obama’s signing of landmark health care reform legislation marks an important day for the people of Nevada, especially those who have been discriminated against for a pre-existing condition or dropped from their insurance plan when they needed it most. 

“This legislation makes critical reforms that give middle-class families more control over their health care choices and institutes common sense rules of the road that will give families the security and peace of mind they deserve.  Health care reform will strengthen Medicare that more than 210,000 seniors in Southern Nevada rely on and reduce the burden skyrocketing prescription drug prices.

“With Nevada’s small businesses struggling during this tough economic time, this reform will lower their health care costs, provide tax breaks for those who offer their employees coverage, and increase their competitiveness.

“Today is an historic step, and I am hopeful that shortly we will make yet another major stride when the Senate takes action on important House-passed reforms to this legislation that improve coverage for more than 1.1 million people in Southern Nevada.”

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Tags: economy, health care, seniors