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The Facts on Health Care Reform |
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As I've traveled throughout Vermont in
August listening to Vermonters' concerns about health care reform, I've
encountered many people looking for more information and wondering how
proposed changes will affect them. Health care reform is a complicated
and highly personal subject, so I want to make sure you have the facts
as our country continues to debate the shape this legislation should
take.
Below is a list of online resources about health care reform legislation in the U.S. House. I hope you find it helpful.
Sincerely,
Congressman Peter Welch
On October 29. 2009 two health care reform bills were introduced in the U.S. House:
The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962)
- Summary
- Timeline
- Section-by-section
The Medicare Physicians Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961)
In October, Rep. Welch held Congressional Health Care Forums in Williston and White River Junction.
Click here to download his health care presentation (pdf)
The bill:
In the media:
Rep. Welch on health care reform:
August 24, 2009: Welch visits Bellows Falls health center (Brattleboro Reformer)
August 20, 2009: Welch on public health insurance option (Valley News)
August 7, 2009: Welch discusses health care reform with Bob Kinzel on Vermont Edition (Vermont Public Radio)
July 31, 2009: Welch supports, House committee passes health care reform bill (release)
July 31, 2009: Welch amendment to cut senior drug prices passe (release)
July 24, 2009: Welch says government should seek lower drug prices (WCAX)
July 24, 2009: Welch: Steady progress on health reform (Bennington Banner)
July 23, 2009: Welch offers amendment to require drug price negotiation for seniors (release)
July
16, 2009: Welch delivers opening statement at the House Energy and
Commerce Committee's first hearing on health care reform (YouTube)
June 23, 2009: Welch initiatives incorporated into House health care reform bill (release)
June 23, 2009: Welch debates health care reform on Fox Business Channel (Youtube)
June 19, 2009: Welch discusses health care reform with Bob Kinzel on Vermont Edition (Vermont Public Radio)
June 18, 2009: Welch, Pomeroy introduce legislation to reward value, not volume in health care delivery (release)
June 18, 2009: Welch, Pomeroy introduce health care legislation at Capitol Hill press (Youtube)
June 10, 2009: Welch introduces bill creating public health insurance option (release)
May 18, 2009: Welch unveils health care legislation based on Vermont model (release)
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