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Health Care The cost of health care is one of the greatest concerns in America. The development of new life-saving drugs protected by patent, the increased utilization of improved diagnostic technologies, the increased prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, the unhealthy dietary choices made by much of our population, and the growing uninsured population are a few reasons health insurance costs continue to rise. I believe that common-sense health care reform must be achieved, but a government takeover of our health care system is not the way. I opposed the health care law and continue to support a full repeal of this costly and fiscally irresponsible law. At an estimated cost of more than $1.1 trillion in its first 10 years, we cannot afford the price tag given our current economy. I will continue to work towards finding common sense solutions to the challenges that face our country’s health care system. I will remain committed to opposing government-run health care. |