For Immediate Release

Push to replace this legislation with real, cost-effective reforms

HOBBS, NM - Legislation has been introduced to repeal the disastrous health care bill passed by the House of Representatives on Sunday night and signed into law by the President yesterday.

Congressman Harry Teague at the last moment decided to vote against the health care bill after CBS news aired a story highlighting a special deal he may have received in the reconciliation package.

Former Congressman Steve Pearce stated, "if Congressman Teague was sincere in his vote against the health care bill and it was not just a vote to provide political cover, he will join with his colleagues be a co-sponsor of the legislation that would repeal the health care bill."

Pearce added, "I believe that the health care system does need reforms and that Congress should replace the 2,000 page bill that no one read, with smaller bills that deal with one issue at a time."

Reforms that Steve Pearce has suggested include

1. Frivolous lawsuit reform.

2. Insurance policy portability that enables you to take your policy with you if you leave your job.

3. Shop for health insurance across state lines.

4. Medical IRA's with incentives to get young couples to purchase - these are usable at any age without tax consequences to pay for premiums, deductibles, office visits and prescriptions. Unused amounts accumulate in the savings account to be used for medical costs throughout a person's life.

5. Extend coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions. Earlier this year Steve Pearce signed the Club for Growth Repeal It pledge. The pledge stated he would sponsor and support legislation to repeal any Federal health care takeover that is passed and replace it with real reforms that lower health care costs without growing government.

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