Horsford Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote

Statement

Today, Representative Steven Horsford (NV-4) released the following statement regarding his vote on the amendment to the continuing resolution:

"Republicans have wasted time, prioritized ideology over responsible governing, and pushed the government to a shutdown. The American people are witnessing the result of Speaker Boehner conceding his gavel to the Tea Party.

"I do not support delaying the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. In fact, I will be conducting a telephone town hall tonight with my constituents to help inform them about their health benefits that start under the Affordable Care Act tomorrow.

"I voted for an amendment to the continuing resolution tonight because I'm calling for fairness for those Americans who receive their healthcare through self-insured employer plans. In my home state, hundreds of thousands of Nevadans would be penalized because they are not eligible for tax credits as they receive healthcare through insurance plans from gaming, construction, and small-business employers.

"These poison-pill games that characterize Washington politics are antithetical to governing like grownups. I will continue to work with House Democratic Leadership and the Administration to ensure that workers and businesses in my district get the same benefits that I, as a member of Congress, would receive under the Affordable Care Act."

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