Berry Participates in National Debate on Health Care

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Today, Congressman Marion Berry (AR-01) participated in a national bipartisan congressional debate focused on health care. The debate took place at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and is the second in the "Congress Debates" series, which focuses on issues impacting all Americans. A total of eight Members of Congress - four Republicans and four Democrats - debated the state of health care in America and ways it can be made more affordable and accessible.

"As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, it is a shame that health care is a luxury fewer and fewer families can afford," said Berry. "No one should have to choose between purchasing prescription drugs and groceries. That's why I've introduced legislation like the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act, which would require the Administration to negotiate on behalf of seniors to bring down costs of medications."

"Congress Debates" is a series of bipartisan debates created to foster discussion to create common ground and find solutions to the greatest problems facing our nation.

"Although we may not be able to solve our nation's health care problems immediately, by taking steps to provide our children with health care and our seniors with affordable medications, we will continue to make progress," said Berry. "Today's event was an opportunity to take the debate on health care from the halls of Congress to Main Street America. Although I may disagree with the proposals of some of my colleagues, I believe a conversation of diverse ideas is essential to finding solutions to our health care crisis."

Along with Congressman Marion Berry, participants in the second debate included: Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Rep. Charles Boustany, M.D. (R-LA), Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA), Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), and Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ).

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