Yee Issues Statement on Supreme Court Upholding Affordable Health Care Act

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) issued the following statement in response to the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States upholding the Federal Affordable Health Care Act:

“It is a great day for America’s families. Today’s ruling reaffirms the values of our nation and our collective responsibility to help those in need. Not only will every citizen have access to affordable health care, but the care they receive will be more humane and fairly administered. No longer will insurance companies be able to deny coverage for preexisting conditions. No longer will kids be prematurely kicked off their parents’ health care policies. No longer will coverage for cancer patients be capped. I congratulate President Obama on this signature achievement and I look forward to seeing this Act implemented in California.”

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