Skelton explained his vote against the proposal from the House of Health Insurance

Today the Member Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) the following statement regarding HR 3962, the affordable health care for America Act ???

This evening I opposed passage of health insurance reform legislation that was debated in the House of Representatives. After careful consideration and discussions with health professionals and the Fourth District residents, I decided that the legislation does not represent an appropriate balance for rural Missouri.

â? I understand the need for reform. All too often insurance companies between patient and doctor by denying coverage for medical procedures required to spend by not the beneficiaries because they are sick, and through the excessive premiums for those reporting the need for more. This tactic is wrong insurance company and must be corrected. Republicans and Democrats in Congress agree on this point. But while legislation is prohibited on the floor of the house this evening a great improvement over previous versions, especially, as amended, any federal funds for abortions, I am not convinced that the legislation represented the best possible choice for the American people.

â? I’m on the impact of legislation could have obtained on rural hospitals and doctors. The proposed cuts in Medicare reimbursed could still squeeze the budgets of the rural health care.

â? I am also lead to the creation of a new government and public option remains seriously concerned about the unintended consequences for Missouri residents who have private insurance as they have.

â? A solution could be to provide for the Congress to address the health care reform a question at a time and to understand the rural Missouri, as any new legislation will affect them and their families.

â? At the end of the day the American people should be able to examine this statement and to say that Congress has done a good job. This Act not to reach this goal, â? Skelton said.

HR 3962, the affordable health care for America Act, was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote 220-215 7th November approved. The U.S. Senate, the legislation before they look to the President for signature sent.