Politics & Government

Sen. Chase: Upholding Affordable Care Act 'Wonderful News'

Maralyn Chase's statement on the Supreme Court upholding health care reform

Editor's note: The following statement is from state Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Edmonds.

“The Supreme Court issued a landmark, and I believe correct, decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.

“This is wonderful news for the millions of Americans who do not have access or cannot afford health care coverage for themselves or their families.

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“This is also a great day for the more than 1 million Washingtonians who still find themselves without healthcare coverage. It's not right that hard-working Washington families must struggle to afford health care and prescription drugs.

“People who work ought to be able to afford to take their kids to the doctor.

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“The right of every American to have access to quality health care is not a political talking point, despite what cable news tells us.

“Now it will be up to elected officials in our state to properly implement this program, a job that is already well underway.

“State legislators will continue to be leaders in developing innovative solutions to improve the affordability, security and quality of health care for families across our state.”


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