HARRISBURG, Sept. 24—The campaign of George Scott, Democratic nominee in the 10th Congressional District, today released the following statement regarding Rep. Scott Perry’s mischaracterization of his votes to allow insurance companies to deny health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
The votes speak for themselves. It is undeniable that Mr. Perry voted on two occasions to completely repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act without including any replacement health care coverage language.
Mr. Perry’s claim—”When we attempted to repeal Obamacare, the bill that we asked for and the bill that we got mandated, required that pre-existing conditions be covered”—is disingenuous and a complete deflection from his votes to remove protections for millions of people suffering from pre-existing conditions.
In addition, Mr. Perry voted for so-called “repeal and replacement” legislation that would have allowed insurance companies to deliberately price those with pre-existing conditions out of the market.
We’re talking about people with diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and other conditions, and their Congressman voted to deny them health care coverage. Period.
“Voters want to elect a Congressman who will vote to protect their health care, not re-elect one who votes to make it more expensive and restricted. George Scott is that candidate,” said Jason O’Malley, Campaign Manager for George Scott.
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You can view George Scott’s television ad, entitled “Personal”, here.
On two separate occasions, [H.R. 596 – Roll Call Vote (February 3, 2015) and H.R 45 – Roll Call Vote (May 16, 2013)], Perry voted to completely repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act without including any replacement language.