The Hill News

With Mother’s Day approaching, many of us think of the usual ways to honor the women who hold this most important 24/7 job â€" beautiful flowers, a relaxing day at the spa, or perhaps a scrumptious brunch that mom actually doesn’t have to prepare. But, for the moms out there who also happen to be small business owners, they have one major Mother’s Day wish that they are sending out to our nation’s leaders: resolve the healthcare crisis and give us some definitive answers on what will happen when it comes to health insurance costs.

Not only are these women concerned about insuring themselves and their families without breaking the bank, but they want to be able to provide cost-effective, easy-to-understand healthcare plans for their employees. As moms, in particular, they know how important good-quality medical care is to the growth and development of healthy children. They are anxiously waiting for the Supreme Court to make its final decision on the ! fate of President Obama’s landmark healthcare reform. There are many who oppose it, and just as many who favor it. But, whether in favor or against, Democrat or Republican, one fact is certain for all those who are self-employed: something needs to be done to lower skyrocketing health care coverage costs.

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