[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H4447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HEALTH CARE REFORM IS LAW

  (Ms. BALDWIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, since we have passed health care reform 
into law, I have received a flood of gratitude from my constituents.
  Edith of Madison assures me ``the plan will bring real benefits to 
many people in Wisconsin.''
  Beth of Verona also thanked me, saying that, for the first time, she 
believes someday every woman diagnosed with cancer won't have to worry 
about being buried by the bills.
  Patrick of Madison wrote, ``Don't let negativity and fear-mongering 
ever lead you to question your decision,'' which was to vote ``yes.''
  Mr. Speaker, since I entered public service, I have worked to enact 
comprehensive health care reform. Now, just 2 months after this bill 
has become law, we are already seeing the expansion of insurance to 
young adults across the country. In just a few weeks, the Federal high-
risk pool will be open to individuals who have been denied medical 
coverage because of preexisting conditions, and seniors are already 
getting extra help with their prescription drugs.
  With each milestone, I can feel hope grow across America.

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