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Offline Right_in_Virginia

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GOP Sen. Collins on Health Care Bill: ‘I Cannot Support a Bill’ That Takes Insurance From Millions
Mediaite, Jun 22, 2017, Justin Baragona 

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With host Chuck Todd noting that she was already a skeptic of the House-passed bill, Collins was asked what was her line in the sand when it came to whether she could support the Senate one.

“I can’t support a bill that will greatly increase premiums for our older Americans,” she said. “I cannot support a bill that is going to result in tens of millions of people losing their health insurance.”

The Maine lawmaker added that she also couldn’t support a bill that made deep cuts to Medicaid while also stating that she does care that funding to Planned Parenthood is being impacted.


More and video of interview:  http://www.mediaite.com/online/gop-sen-collins-on-health-care-bill-i-cannot-support-a-bill-that-takes-insurance-from-millions/

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This is what happens when the government "gives" insurance to millions. How could anyone be so callous to take it away?
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Did she say that when the law was passed? 

What an imbecile statement.
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If someone is forced to buy it when they didn't want it, and they are now allowed not to buy it, is it really taking it from them?
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