LIVE: @PattyMurray speaks in support of @SenatorBaldwin’s resolution to overturn President Trump’s “junk plans” rule.
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@PattyMurray: "Since day one, President Trump has been relentless in his efforts to sabotage health care for people across the nation… President Trump’s awful junk plans rule which went into effect last week is just the latest example."
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@PattyMurray: "His decision to expand junk insurance plans actually gives insurance companies even more power to sell plans that ignore protections for people with pre-existing conditions."Show this thread -
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@PattyMurray: "A lot of Republicans are claiming to stand for protections for pre-existing conditions. However, when you compare how Democrats are fighting for these protections, and how Republicans are undermining them, the difference is as clear as night and day."Show this thread -
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@PattyMurray: "So far they’ve [Repblicans] offered empty promises and gimmicks, like a bill they claim protects people with pre-existing conditions—but actually still allows insurance companies to discriminate based on age and sex."Show this thread -
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@PattyMurray: “Democrats are going to keep fighting for people across the country with pre-existing conditions. We are going to keep fighting for cancer patients and survivors. We are going to keep fighting for people living with diabetes, arthritis, and other chronic diseases."Show this thread -
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@PattyMurray: "We are going to keep fighting for women who are pregnant, for seniors who are facing the health challenges of old age, and for so many other families who might not be able to get the care they need without protections for people with pre-existing conditions."Show this thread
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