HCAN Statement on House Blue Dog Deal
Washington, DC – Health Care for America Now (HCAN) – the nation’s largest health care campaign – issued the following statement on news that several Blue Dog Democrats have cut a deal to move health reform legislation through the Energy and Commerce committee:
Richard Kirsch, National Campaign Manager, Health Care for America Now:
“The demands made by some Blue Dog Democrats will result in higher costs for families. First, they will weaken the public health insurance option’s ability to drive down prices, and second, they will shrink the amount of assistance provided to middle-class families who buy health coverage.
We are confident that the House ultimately will pass legislation that includes a strong public health insurance option that lowers prices and provides financial assistance so that health insurance is truly affordable to all.
Richard Kirsch, National Campaign Manager, Health Care for America Now:
“The demands made by some Blue Dog Democrats will result in higher costs for families. First, they will weaken the public health insurance option’s ability to drive down prices, and second, they will shrink the amount of assistance provided to middle-class families who buy health coverage.
We are confident that the House ultimately will pass legislation that includes a strong public health insurance option that lowers prices and provides financial assistance so that health insurance is truly affordable to all.
