Every American deserves access to a doctor, and none of our elderly should ever have to face the soul-crushing choice of whether to buy medicine for a spouse or put food on the table. Furthermore, our employers should not be burdened with healthcare costs that put them at a disadvantage to their competitors in other countries.

• Voted for historic health care reform legislation that protects Medicare, reduces premiums for the middle class, and lowers costs for small businesses
• Voted to permanently fix the way Medicare pays its doctors to ensure they will continue to offer this program for our seniors
• Voted for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) reauthorization bill to provide critical coverage for uninsured children