Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Focuses on the Impact of the Affordable Care Act in the 3rd Forum in her Small Business Series

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Today,nearly 150 small business owners and community activists attended the third of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's Small Business Series in Dallas today to learn how they and their employees can benefit from the Affordable Care Act.

"I believe that small businesses are the backbone of America's economy and these enterprises will be a key factor in strengthening our economy and creating jobs," said Congresswoman Johnson in a telephone address to the business owners."

"I am a staunch supporter of small business and am proud to partner with those of your present today who are champions of small business, and the affordable health care act as they advance the North Texas economy," said the Congresswoman who has organized a series of small business meeting to inform business owners about how they can benefit from government programs

"We desperately need affordable health care, said Yolanda Olivarez, the Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. "It is the right thing to do for the American people. We have one hundred and twenty-nine million Americans with pre-existing conditions who will now be able to get affordable health coverage because of the new law. The law will also make our economy stronger, and it will promote healthier living by people who live in this country.

Dr. James R. Farris, the Regional Administrator for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Dallas, said "The Affordable Care Act and its exchanges will promote an environment in which insurance companies will have to compete for the business of people. As a result, the costs of insurance premiums will be lower."

"The health care law will provide insurance to people who have been uncovered. Small businesses will benefit greatly from the act," said Dr. Farris, a physician. "There are 500,000 people in Dallas County that are uninsured. That is inexcusable, and the Affordable Care Act is designed to drastically reduce that number."

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