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Carson to 7th District Constituents: Tell Me Your Health Care Stories Print
July 16, 2009
 
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson has launched an online health care forum where people can submit their personal stories and opinions on the nation’s health care system, as well as review submissions by fellow Indianapolis residents.
 
The announcement comes as the debate on health care reform in the U.S. House of Representatives picks up speed. This week, House leaders unveiled America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, a comprehensive reform bill that focuses on providing quality affordable health care for all Americans and controlling health care costs.
 
Carson encouraged constituents to utilize his online forum to give their opinions about the current bill and share their personal stories about interactions they’ve had with the current system.
 
“Health care costs are out of control,” said Carson. “Despite all the money that we’re spending, 46 million Americans, including 766,000 Hoosiers, are without health insurance; and due to the ongoing economic downturn, an additional 36,000 Indiana residents, or 700 a week, will lose their health insurance between now and 2010.
 
“This crisis is not only negatively impacting the health of families and individuals—it’s also crippling our economy.
 
“Congress is currently debating a comprehensive solution to overhaul our broken health care system. While statistics pointing to the need for reform are plentiful, the best and most informative input I can gain comes from the people of the 7th District.
 
“That’s why I have created this online health care forum.  I want to hear your story about the experiences you’ve had with our current health care system—both good and bad.  I also need to hear your ideas about what we can do to improve health care.”
 
How to submit your story
Residents can submit a video or written testimonial of their health care experience. Constituents should email their story or video to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Some of the responses will be posted on Carson’s official House website, www.carson.house.gov.
 
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