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Democratic Congressman: 'Not Fair' To Subject Congress To Obamacare Just Like Everyone Else
When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") was being debated, proponents were accused of saddling Americans with inferior and expensive health care while keeping generous coverage for themselves at taxpayer expense. To rebut that allegation and build confidence in the bill, a provision was added mandating that members of Congress – and their staff members – get there coverage through the new exchange system the bill set up. Now that the time to sign up for exchange coverage is nearing, a Democratic member, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.), is saying that "this is simply not fair" – as key staff members head for the exits to avoid Obamacare.
Politico reports that "many on Capitol Hill fear it could lead to a brain drain" and notes that "the problem is far more acute in the House, where lawmakers and aides are generally younger and less wealthy."
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