Reply #33: From my Congressman, Chairman Waxman:

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But first my reply to the response:

I appreciate the “canned” response, but where do you stand on single payer? Will you be voting for the Weiner Amendment? According to this source
(http://www.democrats.com/single-payer-committee-whip ) you are for public option only.

That’s not good enough for me.

And it’s not good enough for America.

You can do better sir.

Jim XXXXXXXXX.

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Dear Mr. XXXXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting me about your priorities for comprehensive health care reform. As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I am working hard with my colleagues in the House and Senate and with the Obama Administration to craft legislation on this critically important issue, which affects every American family.

I am a longtime supporter of efforts to provide comprehensive health care coverage for all, control medical and insurance costs, and enhance the quality and efficiency of the health care system. According to Families USA, nearly 87 million people-more than one-third of Americans under 65-went without health insurance at some point during the last two years. Uninsured patients go without the care they need and face the constant risk of ruinous debt if they contract a serious disease or have an accident. Those who have health insurance are finding their insurance plans are costing more and covering less. Furthermore, the cost of health care accounts for an increasingly large share of the economy and of government spending, and poses a fundamental threat to our economic stability and future prosperity.

On July 14, I joined with House Democratic leaders to introduce H.R. 3200, the America's Affordable Health Choice Act of 2009. This legislation will reduce health care costs, protect and increase consumers' choices, and guarantee access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. I hope you will visit http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php for details about the bill, and you can count on me to keep your concerns in mind as the legislative process moves forward.

Thank you again for writing. I look forward to hearing from you again in the future on matters of concern.



With kind regards, I am

Sincerely,

HENRY A. WAXMAN
Member of Congress