Smith Votes to Repeal Obamacare

Statement

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 596 to repeal Obamacare.

"President Obama's health care law is failing Nebraskans. The recent collapse of CoOportunity Health exemplifies Obamacare's unsustainable cycle of spending and mandates. While people across the country suffer rising health care costs, tax hikes and coverage losses, President Obama and his allies have consistently resisted making any changes to the law to reduce these burdens.

"Last month, I joined 73 of my colleagues in sending a letter to House Leadership requesting a vote to repeal Obamacare before Presidents' Day. Today I was pleased to vote for removing the federal government's heavy hand from health care, but this vote is not enough. We must replace the President's failed legislation with consumer-based solutions which reduce costs and empower patients to make their own health care choices."

Last night, Congressman Smith spoke on the House Floor to draw attention to the far-reaching impacts of Obamacare-created CoOportunity Health's potential liquidation. Click here for video of his speech.

H.R. 596 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 239-186.

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