Senator Rockefeller Continues Fight For Public Option
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September 29, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, lead Senate supporter of the creation of a strong public option to drive down insurance costs and save families money, gave the following statement after his public option amendment won a majority of Democratic votes but was ultimately not accepted by the Senate Finance Committee.
“Today’s vote is progress toward a strong public option in health care reform,” said Senator Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care. “We solidified a strong majority of Democrats who believe that true health care reform cannot be realized without a strong public insurance option that works for American families.”
Rockefeller continued, “I have traveled across West Virginia talking with people about their health care, and what I hear is that they need another option to buy affordable insurance – one that actually covers their medical care and helps drive down costs.
“Our job is to protect the American people, not protect insurance company profits. The American people have asked for real solutions that protect their families and their economic security – a public option does just that.”
The final vote on the Rockefeller amendment was 8-15.
Source: Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV
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