American - Politician | May 22, 1969 -
When Obamacare was introduced, Republicans and Democrats knew the status quo wasn't working. But Republicans rejected the notion that to help 2 million people with preexisting conditions get access to care, we needed a 2,000-page bill that transformed one-sixth of the economy.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
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At each point of our process to repeal Obamacare, we have not lost sight of our responsibility to the most vulnerable in our communities. Safety nets and protections are important and must be maintained for those who need them most.
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States know better than the federal government how to allocate and manage resources to address the needs of their people.
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As the highest-ranking Republican woman in the U.S. House of Representatives and the mom of two daughters, I believe if we're serious as a nation about empowering every American to pursue his or her own dreams, then true cases of gender discrimination need to be confronted.
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With each generation, women's ability to live the lives they choose reaches a place their grandmothers never thought possible. But that doesn't mean everything is perfect or that our work is finished.
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Despite the fact that important measures such as the Americans with Disabilities Act passed only with crucial Republican support, the public - and the community of disability advocates - normally identifies this issue with the Democratic party.
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Big, expensive government is not the answer for people without disabilities, nor is it for those with.
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Reducing the entanglement of Big Government in order to benefit people with disabilities should be a top priority for the Republican party.
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The significant disparity in work opportunities for people with disabilities is the direct result of government programs and policies that propagate dependency.
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If America isn't asking for Europe's help with New Jersey, why should Europe feel uninhibited about asking for America's help with Greece?
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With its record spending and deficits, the Obama administration has shown little interest in taking fiscal responsibility. That is a mistake.
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We were given a system of government that places the people at the center of all decision-making and relies on the consent of the governed, with our rights and the government's limitations clearly outlined.
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