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cbdo2007

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46. My dad hasn't been able to get coverage for 10 years due to preexisting conditions....

Fri Jun 29, 2012, 08:32 AM

Jun 2012

now he'll be able to get a plan just like a "normal" person could get. Sure, he's a Repube who hates Obama and is against the ACA, but he's family and I want to make sure he can get the care he needs, when he needs it. Also, if he goes really big into debt for medical expenses that could effect the whole family.

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Geddy Lee salutes you! Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2012 #2

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When asked for comment, Chuggo shrugged. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2012 #6

Congratulations. mattclearing Jun 2012 #3

And that has happened. Thanks for saying so. freshwest Jun 2012 #24

You are the reason I would pay the penalty tax HockeyMom Jun 2012 #4

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k&r... spanone Jun 2012 #7

One of my best friends is a long time cancer survivor GObamaGO Jun 2012 #9

The kid who drums in my son's band is a childhood cancer survivor. calimary Jun 2012 #40

I am so happy for you and others that benefit from the ACA. RiffRandell Jun 2012 #10

I know so many people in your shoes LynneSin Jun 2012 #11

I am very happy that ACA will help you. bigwillq Jun 2012 #12

K&R Auggie Jun 2012 #13

ACA is not even close to perfect BUT it's a huge improvement Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #14

It's a HUGE win. Raffi Ella Jun 2012 #15

let your story be shared -- the more who see how this is a good thing Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #16

I work with a young woman who has a compromised immune system due to lunatica Jun 2012 #17

A woman called up CSPAN3 this morning BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #18

OK, now you made ME cry! Stay well. Squinch Jun 2012 #19

Ditto. Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #20

I cried today too. Chorophyll Jun 2012 #21

Me too - I have crap insurance rurallib Jun 2012 #22

And families broken up for lack of this, too. The current system destitutes many. freshwest Jun 2012 #25

Thanks for explaining why the perfect should not destroy the good. Best wishes. freshwest Jun 2012 #23

Best of Luck TZ! ThatsMyBarack Jun 2012 #26

Thank You for sharing this.. flakey_foont Jun 2012 #27

You might like to know this.... 2on2u Jun 2012 #28

Exactly. Zoeisright Jun 2012 #29

K & R Scurrilous Jun 2012 #30

My patients cried today... and so did I w8liftinglady Jun 2012 #31

I'm so happy for all of us!!! ailsagirl Jun 2012 #32

I've probably only cried once in the last 5 years Tobin S. Jun 2012 #33

K and R nt. Stuart G Jun 2012 #34

me too proud patriot Jun 2012 #35

K&R SunSeeker Jun 2012 #36

I also have a chronic disease - TBF Jun 2012 #37

After reading so much idiotic negativity here today, finding your post was was a real pleasure..... Rowdyboy Jun 2012 #38

I wish yours was the only ACA post I read today. Firebrand Gary Jun 2012 #39

Goddamn right. nt Deep13 Jun 2012 #41

Great post. Vinca Jun 2012 #42

I am so happy for all like you! JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #43

Great post-Thank you for it Progressive dog Jun 2012 #44

your story made me cry too icarusxat Jun 2012 #45

My dad hasn't been able to get coverage for 10 years due to preexisting conditions.... cbdo2007 Jun 2012 #46

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I have cancer and I also cried! Kteachums Jun 2012 #48

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Good luck to you in your fight TZ Jun 2012 #55

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I cried listening to the Prez explain what the bill does Grammy23 Jun 2012 #50

Welcome to DU, and thank you for the wonderful post TZ Jun 2012 #52

I'm with you JustAnotherGen Jun 2012 #51

Enbrel is a wonderful drug TZ Jun 2012 #53

Thank you all for your kind replies TZ Jun 2012 #54

This is what it's all about Politicub Jun 2012 #57

Oh, me too, TZ. FredStembottom Jun 2012 #58

A friend with a little one with a genetic disorder that is debilitating and eventually fatal AllyCat Jun 2012 #59

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TZ, I almost missed your post. But I am extremely happy for you and others with chronic.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #61

I am happy for you and Ilsa Jun 2012 #62

K&R Sorry I'm so late, have had little interest in this place lately. Number23 Jul 2012 #63