Rep. Yoho Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell:

“I am disappointed with the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling today in King v. Burwell. I believe everyone should have some semblance of healthcare coverage, but Obamacare is not the right answer. Obamacare, which was rammed through congress without any bipartisan dialog on how best to provide healthcare coverage for all Americans, is bad for patients, families, and our economy.  

“It is a devastating law in terms of stifling innovation, creating barriers for job creation; it doesn’t address defensive medicine, and puts the government between you and your doctor.  My focus remains steadfast; this law must be removed from the books.

“I will continue to support H.R. 2300 (the Empowering Patients First Act), the Republican alternative that repeals and replaces Obamacare with a patient- centered form of healthcare.

“Putting doctors and patients in charge of important healthcare decisions – not Washington DC – is my goal and my priority going forward.”

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Congressman Ted Yoho serves on the Foreign Affairs and Agriculture Committees. He represents North Florida’s 3rd Congressional District