Congress made history Sunday night, adopting landmark health care reform critical for our nation's economic future and the well being of its citizens.
It's great news for the more than 100,000 Delaware residents who are uninsured and the 70,000 Delaware residents who will qualify for tax credits to help them afford the health insurance they need.
The bill passed Sunday night will also give 140,000 Delaware seniors access to free preventive care while lowering prescription drug costs for 25,000 seniors on a fixed income.
That's why I proudly would have voted "yes" on health care reform.
It is disappointing that every single Republican in the House and Senate voted against these significant reforms, including Delaware's Congressman Castle.
This was fundamentally about whose side are you on. I listened to the AARP, which endorsed this because it was good for seniors. I listened to the doctors and nurses, who endorsed this because it's good for patients. Congressional Republicans sided with the insurance companies, who opposed this bill. I'm proud to stand with the AARP, doctors and nurses, instead of the insurance companies.
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