Southerland Introduces Resolution to Avert Shutdown, Delay Obamacare and End Special Exemptions

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U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II today joined Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) in introducing a continuing resolution that will fund the federal government through December 15th, while delaying Obamacare's implementation for one year and eliminating special exemptions from the health care law for Congress and staff.

"I have heard the people of North and Northwest Florida loud and clear," Southerland said. "They don't want an interruption in the vital services they expect from their government, but they do want to delay Obamacare and eliminate special exemptions for Congress, its staff and Executive Branch employees. Our resolution responsibly accomplishes all three of these goals. When the President pushed back Obamacare's implementation for businesses, he made clear that his costly health care law is wrong for America. Now it's time to extend similar relief to hardworking families."

In addition to averting a government shutdown, delaying Obamacare's implementation, and removing special exemptions for federal officials, Southerland's and Reed's resolution maintains key provisions allowing Americans to remain on their parents' insurance until 26 years of age and bars insurance companies from denying coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions.

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