Ruppersberger Appears on Fox 45 Morning News to Talk about Health Care 

(Baltimore, MD)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) appeared on Fox 45 Morning News in Baltimore today to talk about health care.  Several bills reforming America’s health care system are being discussed in the United States House and Senate.  The legislation is a work in progress and negotiations are underway.  The provisions of the bills are constantly changing.     

In the United States, there are an estimated 47 million Americans without health insurance; 800,000 live in Maryland.  On average, health insurance premiums have increased by 114% over the last ten years while workers earnings have only increased by 27%.  Under the status quo, middle class families pay a “hidden tax” of nearly $1,100 per year to provide care for the uninsured and underinsured.

Click this link to see a clip of the segment on Fox 45 Morning News:   

http://dutch.house.gov/av/20090824-fox45-healthcare.wmv

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