House Proceeding 11-07-09 on Nov 7th, 2009 :: 4:53:10 to 4:55:00
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4:53:06 to 4:53:29( Edit History Discussion )

Joe Courtney: gentleman who made sure that the ban on discrimination based on pre existing conditions will take effect as soon as this bill does. the gentleman from connectic mr. courtney, is recognized for two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. courtney: 45% of americans suffer from some form of disease leaving them expose todd

4:53:10 to 4:55:00( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Joe Courtney

4:53:30 to 4:53:53( Edit History Discussion )

Joe Courtney: pre-existing -- exposed to pre-existing conditions. some were discriminated by insurance companies because of pre-existing conditions in the last three years. this health care reform bill will abolish the discriminatory practice of denying insurance and charging more for insurance to americans based on

4:53:54 to 4:54:15( Edit History Discussion )

Joe Courtney: underwritinggs jim crowe laws and laws denying the women the right to vote, the practice of denying coverage because of a person's internal buyology, high blood pressure, diabetes will be abottle issued. section 211 ends this practice permanently and section 106 which i wrote with mr. andrews,

4:54:16 to 4:54:36( Edit History Discussion )

Joe Courtney: immediately provides relief by amending laws to shorten the look back period from six months to 30 days and reduces the exclusion of coverage for pre-existing conditions from 18 months to 90 days. this balanced well-thought reform will pr real change for americans

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Joe Courtney: terrified of losing their coverage because of a layoff or a job change. what does the republican plan do? does it adopt section 106. bill, they called for, are you ready, a g.a.o. study on the issue of pre-existing conditions. the time for studies is over.

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Joe Courtney: it is time to act.