Reed Again Faces Criticism On Health Care At Town Hall Meeting
Source: Post Journal
May 7, 2017
Eric Tichy
City Editor
etichy@post-journal.com
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed held two town hall meetings in Chautauqua County on Saturday. As was the case earlier this year, Reed was met with backlash regarding his stance to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. P-J photo by Eric Tichy
BUSTI — U.S. Rep. Tom Reed came into Chautauqua County on a wave of optimism Saturday following legislation passed in the House to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
However, as was the case earlier this year, Reed was met with a wall of opposition — and at times shouts and boos — during an hour-long town hall meeting with constituents at the Busti Fire Department.
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“I’m very comfortable in taking a position that this is a step in the process of dealing with what’s collapsing under the Affordable Care Act,” Reed said. ................
The congressman noted on more than one occasion that inaccurate information has been circulating regarding the AHCA, most notable regarding health coverage for those already sick and in need of care. Reed said the bill prohibits insurers from charging higher premiums to those with certain medical conditions...................
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I do believe the man is lying or is VERY stupid of what is in the bill.
Several local residents hold up signs during Saturday's town hall meeting. Rep. Tom Reed said he supported the American Health Care Act that was passed in the House on Thursday.
