Tag: Consumer Protections

This morning, a series of Democratic Members took to the House floor to call out their colleagues on the other side of the aisle for continuing to defend the status quo at the expense of American families, small businesses and our nation’s… Continue

This afternoon, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer, and Rep. Mark Schauer (D-MI) met with representatives from Easter Seals to highlight the urgency of health insurance reform for children with pre-existing conditions. Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs,… Continue

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Today, House Republican Leader John Boehner–a repeat offender on the myth front–threw out these three unrelated and inaccurate claims: Democrats in Washington are pressing ahead with a costly… Continue

Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on “underinsurance” and medical debt. While the Census Bureau reported last month that there are over 46 million Americans without health insurance, an often overlooked issue is “underinsurance.” In… Continue

“Today’s House Financial Services Committee vote to reform regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market is a critical step forward in Congress’ efforts to pass comprehensive financial regulatory reform. The House Agriculture Committee will now have the opportunity to add its input and expertise to this legislation…”

By a vote of 43 to 26, the Financial Services Committee passed legislation today to regulate the over-the-counter (or OTC) derivatives marketplace for the first time. This legislation is a critical part of broader financial regulatory restructuring Congress and President Obama are… Continue

In an effort to derail reform, the health insurance industry released a report that was quickly discredited by experts as both incomplete and deeply flawed. The reviews are in: John Rother, AARP Executive Vice President of Policy and Strategy: The report is… Continue

A new poll released by CBS News reaffirms strong support for inclusion of a public option and underscores the urgency felt by Americans for health insurance reform. 84% believe the health care system needs fundamental changes at the very least, and 61%… Continue

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about components of America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Over the weekend, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the lobby for the health insurance industry, released a report that claims that the Senate Finance Committee bill… Continue

This afternoon Speaker Pelosi and Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA), sponsor of the Young Adult Health Coverage Act, joined a coalition of youth organizations from thirty states for a press conference to announce a key provision impacting young… Continue