DeLauro on 61st Vote to Repeal Or Undermine the Affordable Care Act

Statement

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the 61st vote to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act. The legislation also lays the groundwork for another Republican Shutdown this December by refusing to take a responsible approach to the federal budget.

"I rise in opposition to this bill. It is déja-vu all over again. This bill represents the Majority's 61st attempt to weaken, undermine, or repeal the Affordable Care Act -- legislation that, yes, has brought coverage to millions of Americans and significantly reduced prescription drug costs for seniors.

"This bill is also the latest instalment of the Majority's crusade against women's health. It targets Planned Parenthood again, an organization that provides millions of low-income Americans with life-saving services many families cannot get anywhere else.

"And finally, it threatens to cut nearly $13 billion from efforts to protect people against deadly diseases. Measles, listeria, Ebola, this is a dangerous game.

"Why are we wasting time on ideological attacks such as this? There are so many real issues to deal with. Wages are stagnant. Families are struggling to make ends meet. Stop playing games. Return to serving the American people. We can start by voting against this disgraceful bill."

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