[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 137 (Friday, September 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     MEDICARE PREMIUM FAIRNESS ACT

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                               speech of

                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2009

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong 
support of H.R. 3631--Medicare Premium Fairness Act. I commend 
Congresswoman Titus for her efforts on this issue and also would like 
to recognize Chairmen Rangel, Waxman, Stark, Dingell and Pallone for 
their tireless work.
  Today Congress acted to ensure that some of our nation's most 
vulnerable citizens do not face a dramatic increase in their Medicare 
Part B premiums. During these difficult economic times we must make the 
right choices to protect our senior citizens and individuals with 
disabilities. Without this measure that we are acting on today, many of 
my constituents in the First Congressional district and individuals and 
families across the country would be faced with an increase in the cost 
of their health care that they simply can't afford.
  I am pleased that there is bipartisan consensus on this legislation 
and hope to build upon this effort to protect and strengthen Medicare 
as we move forward with health care reform. Once again I thank my 
colleagues for their hard work on this issue and urge the bill's 
passage.

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