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Cohen Statement on Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling

Statement

Date: June 28, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health Insurance Health and Health Care

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act as constitutional:

"The Supreme Court today rightfully upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and now the historic landmark can take its rightful place with Social Security and Medicare as powerful examples of what we can do as a country to help improve the quality of life for all Americans.

"After a two-year legal battle that divided the country, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the reforms contained within the Affordable Care Act are constitutional and will continue to provide millions of Americans with the health care they need to live healthy, prosperous lives. This Supreme Court ruling is a victory for the American people and ensures that millions of Americans will have access to quality, affordable health care for generations to come."


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