House Proceeding on Oct 14th, 2009 :: 0:17:40 to 0:19:15
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Janice D. Schakowsky: and represent the will of the american people whe to health care reform. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlelady from illinois rise? >> to address the house for one minute. without objection, the getlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. schakowsky: mr. speaker, i want to share with my colleagues a letter i reently received from a constituent in miles, illinois.

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Speech By: Janice D. Schakowsky

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Janice D. Schakowsky: he writes, one of your constituents i urge you to move forward and pass comprehensive health reform, including a public option. i have been self-employed for 18 years. my continued ability to afford medical insurance and h care has been my biggest concern. without a public option, those of us who do not have an employer provided medical

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Janice D. Schakowsky: insurance are at the mercy of the insurance industry. as an when i turned 65, my medical insurance premium increase 3d3% in seven months. each year i wonder if will i have to give up my business because i will not longer be able to afford medical insurance on my own.

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Janice D. Schakowsky: we need to pass reform this year to give my constituent and other self-employed individuals peace of mind i yield ba the speaker pro tpore: the chair will receive a message. the messenger: mr. speaker, a message from the senate. the secretary: mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: madam secretary. the secretary: i have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the

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Janice D. Schakowsky: sena confirms amendment to the senate amendment to h.r. 1016, cited as the veterans health care budget reform and transpare