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As a physician, I have dedicated my life to the treatment and care of my patients. Through my experience in health care, I have seen firsthand the need for reform. When I came to Congress, I brought this knowledge and experience with me, reaching out to Members on both sides of the aisle in hope of creating health care legislation that would reduce costs and protect the doctor-patient relationship. Instead, Obamacare is what the American people have been forced to reckon with â€" legislation that will have a long-lasting negative impact on our health care system and our federal budget. Therefore, repealing Obamacare and replacing it is the right medicine for our nation.

The House will vote to repeal Obamacare for five main reasons: it costs too much; it includes $500 billion dollars in tax increases; it includes Medicare cuts that are harmful to seniors; it puts in jeopardy individuals’ ability to choose their own health care plan; and it uses taxpayer dollar! s to fund abortions. Repealing Obamacare will provide a clean slate, and give Congress the ability to pass sound health care legislation in a transparent and bipartisan manner. 

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