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Congressman Doggett Reacts to Affordable Care Act Ruling in Texas

Statement

Date: Dec. 15, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Health and Health Care Legal

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to federal judge in Texas striking down the entire Affordable Care Act last night:

"This horrendous ruling is the judicial equivalent of filling the stockings with lumps of coal. Millions of families--including those with pre-existing conditions--now face the uncertainties of print denials, inadequate coverage, exorbitant premiums, and lack of basic care. If not reversed on appeal, we must find a legislative way of preventing this Republican conspiracy from denying Americans health care."


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