Congresswoman Ellmers talked with Patient Daily about Aetna's announcement that they would pull out of Obamacare exchanges in 11 states, including North Carolina, and what this says about the future of Obamacare and health care coverage across the country.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) issued the below release after learning that the last C-130H plane is set to depart from Pope Army Airfield tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29 at 9:00 a.m. “The final C-130H plane may be leaving Pope Army Airfield tomorrow, but Congressional oversight to ensure accountability will not. I had an amendment* pass earlier this year requiring the Air Force and the Army to complete quarterly reports on the levels of air support provided to Fort Bragg – whic...
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) issued the below release after House Republicans introduced their proposal for repealing and replacing Obamacare, strengthening Medicare, and providing more healthcare choices at a lower cost to patients. “I first decided to run for office back in 2010 after hearing about the president’s proposed takeover of our healthcare system. Having served as a nurse, I knew how detrimental Obamacare would be to patients and families and the severe impact i...
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) issued the below release after the House Energy & Commerce Committee passed H.R. 2646 – the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. "Today, the Energy & Commerce Committee made significant progress in addressing the broken mental health system that exists in our country. “This groundbreaking legislation that I co-sponsored, H.R. 2646 – the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act – is the first of its kind. This legislation implements ...
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Press ReleasesEllmers Supports Transparency of Taxpayer Dollars Regarding Congressional Travel May 26, 2016
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) issued the below release after introducing H.R. 5336 – the Taxpayer-Funded Travel Transparency Act. “I believe it is incumbent upon us as Representatives of the People to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. The American people work hard for their paycheck – and out of respect to our constituents who sent us to Washington– we have an obligation to be transparent and shed light on how their dollars are used. “This is why I am introducing ...
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) issued the below release after supporting H.R. 897, the Zika Vector Control Act which will remove duplicative and costly requirements that are creating barriers to public health and obstructing the fight against the Zika virus. “Today the House is helping local and state governments prepare for the summer months – a time when mosquito season is at its peak and Americans are most at risk for contracting the Zika virus. Under current law, municipa...
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