Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky Re: Historic Health Care Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC (November 7, 2009) – History was made today in the century long fight to reform the American health care system and provide quality, affordable health care to all Americans. With the strong support of Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, and guarantee access to health insurance coverage for the uninsured.