House Proceeding 07-28-09 on Jul 28th, 2009 :: 2:28:15 to 2:29:55
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2:28:11 to 2:28:32( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: of life counseling. take ay benefits, but tel how you're going to die. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the mr. stupak: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minu the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. stupak: thank speaker. right now just about 60% of americans receive their health insurance from their employer.

2:28:15 to 2:29:55( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Bart Stupak

2:28:33 to 2:28:54( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: but from 2000 to 2007 the annual health insuranceremium for employers and employees rose from $6,628, to $12,153. the average worker share of premiums grew by 116%. and the average employer's share rose by 75% while wages only

2:28:55 to 2:29:15( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: went up 4%. americans can no longer afford health insurance through the insurance company. in fact a recent study found that 73% of all americans who seek an individual insurance policy do not end up purchasing one. either because they were turned down due to pre-existing conditions or their premiums

2:29:16 to 2:29:37( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: were unaffordable. mr. speaker, all americans should be be entitled to health insurance. but according to the s.e.c., security exchange commission filings, from 2000 to 2007, profits at the top 10 publicly traded health care companies rose an aston ining 428%.

2:29:38 to 2:29:56( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: get the excess profit out health care. provide health care for all americans. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman mr. hastings: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. hastings: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, democrats in this body are negotiating behind