As Congress looks to reform America's health care system to lower costs, improve quality, expand access and ensure a choice of doctors and health plans, Congressman Steny Hoyer hosted a town hall meeting to discuss citizens' concerns with the current health care system and their ideas for how to improve it.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to Create Jobs & Boost Economy
On Friday, February 13, the House passed President Obama's American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to create jobs and provide an immediate boost to our economy while securing long-term growth.
The Census Bureau reported that nearly 45 million Americans, including more than 1 million Marylanders, were without any form of health insurance in 2003. In its Current Population Survey, during the same year, the Bureau reported the largest increase in the number of uninsured people in the past decade – an increase of 14.6 percent, or 2.4 million people, over 2002. Congressman Hoyer is fighting to make healthcare more affordable for all Americans, and is also fighting to protect funding for Medicaid, so that health care is accessible to more Americans.
Do you believe reforming America’s health care system should be a top priority?
The Census Bureau reported that nearly 45 million Americans, including more than 1 million Marylanders, were without any form of health insurance in 2003. In its Current Population Survey, during the same year, the Bureau reported the largest increase in the number of uninsured people in the past decade – an increase of 14.6 percent, or 2.4 million people, over 2002. Congressman Hoyer is fighting to make healthcare more affordable for all Americans, and is also fighting to protect funding for Medicaid, so that health care is accessible to more Americans.
