WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling for him to press ahead on repealing and replacing ObamaCare.
In the letter, Senator Ernst detailed that, “While traveling across Iowa, I hear countless stories from Iowans facing these premium increases, as well as increases in other out of pocket costs like deductibles and copays that they simply cannot afford. We don’t have the option to sit back and do nothing; Iowans, like so many Americans across the country, are demanding relief from ObamaCare.”
The Iowa Senator continued: “It is imperative that the results of last week, and months of work leading up to it, are not the end of our efforts. Rather, we still must work as hard as we can to repeal this failed law and ensure people have access to affordable, patient-centered health care.”
In late June, Senator Ernst joined a group of her colleagues in sending a letter to Majority Leader McConnell requesting they work through the August state work period (also known as “recess”) to make progress on important priorities, such as health care. While Majority Leader McConnell took their concerns to heart and delayed the August state work period, Senator Ernst stated the Senate “should use this as an opportunity to work legislative efforts through our committees and engage with all of our colleagues to find a solution.”
The full text of the letter can be found below:
Senator Mitch McConnell
Majority Leader, United States Senate
S-230
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC
Dear Leader McConnell:
I share your disappointment and frustration over the failure to convince our colleagues that ObamaCare has failed and needs to be repealed and replaced.
As I’ve said throughout this debate, ObamaCare is not sustainable in Iowa. In fact, Iowans in the individual market have seen massive rate increases and their choices disappear.
While traveling across Iowa, I hear countless stories from Iowans facing these premium increases, as well as increases in other out of pocket costs like deductibles and copays that they simply cannot afford. We don’t have the option to sit back and do nothing; Iowans, like so many Americans across the country, are demanding relief from ObamaCare.
It is imperative that the results of last week, and months of work leading up to it, are not the end of our efforts. Rather, we still must work as hard as we can to repeal this failed law and ensure people have access to affordable, patient-centered health care.
Last month, you decided to keep the Senate in session to work through our priorities and get results for the American people. My colleagues and I were pleased that you took our concerns to heart. It is imperative we not simply walk away from our effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare. We should use this as an opportunity to work legislative efforts through our committees and engage with all of our colleagues to find a solution.
I made a promise to the voters of Iowa that I would repeal and replace ObamaCare because of the harm it has caused. My votes last week reflected that promise, but the Senate must forge ahead and make good on that promise to our constituents.
Sincerely,
Joni K. Ernst
United States Senator
Democrats and liberals want to give free and reduced cost health care to get votes. Pretty lame reason.
Lot of problems associated with the “spreading the wealth” BS. Socialism has already put America 20 trillion in debt. When the bottom falls and no money for the free healthcare, then what?
Socialism and Capitalism are not compatible, but then liberals don’t give a hoot about the rest of America.
By the “rest of America” who exactly do you mean? The millions who will lose Healthcare if the ACA fails? the people on Medicaid who will lose services? the majority of Americans? Trump has a mid 30s approval rating. That is 1 in every 3 people. The rest of America are the 2 out of 3 who disapprove of what he is trying to do. He doesn’t care a whit about you and the rest of America other than to have you slobber all over his every move.
Hearing what you want to hear
SQUEAL!
Do like big corporations do – get rid of the insurance companies and have the government pay the hospital bills directly. Could’nt get much worse they already paid 200 billion last year to phony doctors and so called clinics.
Where do you get this information or do you just make stuff up as you go?
Thank You Joni Ernst !
That dog won’t hunt.