Politics & Government
Democrat Raul Ruiz Speaks on Repeal Vote
The Democratic challenger goes after Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack in his remarks
Following the Republican-led 244-185 vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act, congressional challenger Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Coachella) issued the following statement:
"Today, Rep. Mary Bono Mack showed once again that she has lost touch with the needs of the residents of the 36th District. By voting to take away affordable health care from thousands of local families, small businesses, and people with preexisting conditions, Bono Mack chose partisanship over people.
“Rep. Mary Bono Mack and her Republican colleagues have repeatedly voted to deny coverage to patients with pre-existing conditions, to keep students off of their parents’ health plans, and to increase the cost of prescription drugs to our seniors.
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“Even worse, on the same day she voted to take away health coverage from thousands of local families, Bono Mack also voted to protect her own lifetime benefits. We are sick and tired of career politicians who put their own personal benefits ahead of the legitimate needs of the people they are supposed to represent.”
A statement from Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack can be read here
