Washington, D.C.<\/b>—Today, Congressman Joe Donnelly reminded his constituents that he is in the process of reading through the Affordable Health Care for America Act<\/i> before he decides how he will vote.<\/p>\n
“Now that we have a final healthcare reform bill, I am reading it in its entirety and weighing it against concerns, criticisms, and ideas that have been shared with me over the past months. I spent a lot of time traveling around north central Indiana to listen to the opinions of as many folks as possible. I understand that this legislation will affect every Hoosier, which is why it’s so important to me to get it right. After I finish reading the bill, I will make my decision as to whether to support the bill.<\/p>\n
“As I read through the bill, I will be looking to make sure that it meets my requirements that I’ve stated before:
• not force people to give up the insurance they have, if they like it;
• not add to the national debt;
• make health insurance more affordable for the uninsured;
• increase competition in the health insurance market, possibly, in part, by setting up a public plan;
• lower the costs of health insurance that are squeezing families and small businesses; and
• prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage to those who suffer from serious illnesses.<\/p>\n