[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16505]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         TRAIN WRECK OF PRESIDENT'S HEALTH CARE PLAN CONTINUES

  (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, the train wreck of the President's health 
care plan continues. The President promised that ``if you like your 
plan, you can keep it,'' period. But millions of Americans are getting 
cancelation letters this month.
  Mia from Taneytown in Carroll County wrote my office saying:

       I recently became aware that my insurance will terminate 
     the plan I currently participate in. I was told to find 
     another insurance plan that fits my budget and needs. The 
     problem is none of the insurance carriers can compare to the 
     quality and cost of my current insurance. However, I am being 
     told that I am being forced by law to pick a new plan, or 
     else I will be penalized by the U.S. Government. I have never 
     been more disgusted with my government than I am now. My 
     husband and I work very hard for the money we have. We have a 
     daughter who is 8 months old, but my premium costs to cover 
     myself and her will almost triple. How is this affordable? It 
     is hard enough to pay a mortgage, gas, and day-to-day living.

  Mr. Speaker, the President misled the American people. Mia lost her 
plan, and her insurance costs tripled. Americans deserve better.

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