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Rouzer statement on measure to override POTUS veto bill to repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood

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Last night, the House of Representatives voted to override the President’s veto of H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.  Originally passed by the House of the Representatives in the fall, the bill was modified by the Senate and sent to the President’s desk last month where it was vetoed.  This reconciliation bill would have…

Rouzer statement on passage of bill to repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood

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Last night, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.  Originally passed by the House of the Representatives in the fall and modified by the Senate, this reconciliation bill repeals key elements of Obamacare and defunds Planned…

Rouzer announces NC-07 Senior Resource Fairs

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Today, Congressman Rouzer announced two Senior Resource Fairs for seniors in North Carolina’s 7th District – one in Smithfield and one in Southport.  These Senior Resource Fairs serve as an opportunity to link constituents with representatives from the Social Security Administration, Brunswick County Health Department, Johnston County Health Department and local senior…

House passes healthcare reconciliation act to repeal provisions of Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood, reduce deficit by billions

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Today, with Congressman David Rouzer’s support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3762 – Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 to repeal major provisions of Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood for one year while redirecting funds to community health centers.  According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), this…

Rouzer and Courtney launch Primary Care Caucus to increase awareness, education on healthcare needs

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Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) launched the bipartisan Primary Care Caucus to educate and advocate on behalf of primary care physicians, providers and patients.  The Primary Care Caucus will focus on educating Congress on the importance of a comprehensive, continuous, coordinated and connected primary care system for patients and…

Rouzer statement on Planned Parenthood Vote

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Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on two bills to strengthen and protect pro-life policies: "Earlier this summer, videos were released showing employees at Planned Parenthood discussing a horrifying topic – the proper way to preserve the limbs and organs of a child during an abortion in order to…

Rep. Rouzer on King v. Burwell Ruling

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Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell: “The Supreme Court’s decision does not change that Obamacare is a drain on the economy, and millions of Americans continue to see their insurance premiums and deductibles skyrocketing.  Obamacare continues to increase healthcare costs…

Rouzer Votes to Repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board

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Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) released the following statement after the House passed the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act of 2015 (H.R. 1190) by a vote of 244-154.     “Obamacare continues to be a drain on the economy and job creation and is harmful to our seniors.  The President’s hand-selected and bureaucratic Independent Payment Advisory…

Rep. Rouzer Votes to Repeal Medical Device Tax

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Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) released the following statement after the House passed the Protect Medical Innovation Act (H.R. 160).    “There is still much work to be done to completely halt and reverse the negative impact of Obamacare on jobs, the economy, and access to quality care.  Repealing the medical device tax is a step in the right…

Rouzer Celebrates First 100 Days in Congress

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Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) released the following statement today marking his first 100 days in Congress. “Our office has been working hard to address the needs of the citizens and communities throughout the 7th Congressional District as well as to help make America, once again, be prosperous at home and strong abroad.  In the first 100 days we have helped 345…