[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 135 (Thursday, October 3, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H6210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               OBAMACARE

  (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I want to read a text I got from a friend 
and colleague from my State of Illinois:

       John, I have firsthand experience that the premium for an 
     individual health policy is almost double the price now on 
     the exchanges in Illinois.
       This person works for a health broker and her premium is 
     going from $600 to $1,100 per month with Blue Cross. This is 
     not good.
       I pray that you all band together, John, and stay the 
     course, please. She is not the only one, John.
       All my clients' new premiums are going higher, as well. If 
     they want it at the same price, they have to pick a much 
     larger deductible.
       The President is not telling the truth. I am praying for 
     you, John, to hold the line.

                          ____________________