Hoyer Statement on GOP Health Care Amendments  For Immediate
Release:  February 18, 2011   Daniel Reilly, 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC - Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released
the following statement today in opposition to amendments to the
Republican Spending Bill that defund the Affordable Care Act and
Planned Parenthood:   “Defunding the law would result in higher
taxes for many small businesses, the loss of important new
consumer protections against unreasonable premium increases and
insurance company discrimination, and would force seniors to pay
more for prescription drugs and preventive care. This would be a
significant step backwards and take us back to the days when
insurance companies were in charge of Americans’ health care
choices.  “I also strongly oppose the Republican amendment to
defund Planned Parenthood. This misguided amendment is part of a
sustained Republican push to curtail a woman’s health insurance
options and represents a direct attack on women’s choice.”