AARP Pennsylvania Key Vote News Alert(Dahlkemper Kathy X De...),Health

Date:11/8/2009

Dahlkemper, Kathy X Dent, Charles X Doyle, Mike X Fattah, Chaka X Gerlach, James X Holden, Tim X Kanjorski, Paul X Murphy, Patrick X Murphy, Tim X Murtha, John X Pitts, Joseph X Platts, Todd X Schwartz, Allyson X Sestak, Joe X Shuster, Bill X Thompson, Glenn X ** How a legislator votes on issues is only one factor in evaluating his or her legislative performance, which should also include such things as constituency services and committee work.

"We applaud those members of the House who supported this crucial legislation," said Dick Chevrefils, AARP Pennsylvania State Director. "This bill will help millions of older Americans get the health coverage they need, while strengthening Medicare for today's seniors and future generations. We look forward to working with these lawmakers to pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act this year."

"It's also disappointing that some lawmakers voted against this bill and the opportunity to fix our health care system," Chevrefils added. "When millions of older Americans are struggling to afford quality insurance and millions of seniors must choose between their prescriptions and other necessities, we know this legislation must move forward. We hope they will reconsider their votes when a health care bill returns to the House for final approval."

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