Health Care Reform Passes!!

Tonight, we have witnessed history. Tonight the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide 31 million people health insurance. Tonight a bill was passed that will prevent insurance companies from discrimination against people with a pre-existing condition. This bill will regulate insurance rates for those that currently have health insurance. One-third of all Americans between the ages of 18-36 are uninsured or underinsured. This bill helps those of our generation.

Since FDR we have been fighting for health care for all Americans. From Nixon, to Regan, to Clinton, U.S. Presidents have tried to address the need to health care reform in this country. Today, our representatives have said that today is the day that we vote for equality for all. I am so proud of our representatives from Prince George’s County, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Congresswomen Donna Edwards. I am thankful for their leadership and courage.

As someone whose dear friend had to file bankruptcy at the age of 22 because of extreme medical debt, this victory is for her. Thank you President Obama and the US Congress.

Sincerely,
Nicole Williams
President of the Prince George’s County Young Democrats