My Congressman's email to me on healthcare

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Dear Caroline,
I just wanted to share a blog post I wrote detailing my strong support for a public option to be included in our upcoming health care reform. The only way we're going to enact meaningful legislation covering the 50 million or so Americans without health insurance is by including this measure.
A public option will provide more choice and more competition to private insurers, helping to lower costs to consumers. President Obama has made it clear that he wants health care reform legislation on his desk by the end of the year, and we're working hard towards that timetable. There is an economic imperative to this goal because there is such a significant economic impact from health care spending. We won't recover from the recession if we don't bring health care spending under control. Please read more about this on my website's blog.
We have a real fight on our hands against right-wing obstructionists who stand opposed to bringing about real change. Thankfully, in President Obama, we have a partner who has set forth a clear set of standards he wants included in our health care reform legislation – most importantly, the inclusion of the public option. The battle is just beginning, and I am confident we're laying the groundwork to provide comprehensive coverage for all Americans. As always, I hope you'll visit my web-site to share your health care stories and ideas for reform.

Thank you,



Frank Pallone, Jr.
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