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Making Healthcare More Affordable

As a long-time surgeon, I understand the problems facing our healthcare system, and I am working to provide responsible solutions for Louisiana families. Allowing Americans to control their own healthcare destiny is necessary to ease the anxiety that millions currently suffer rising costs due to a lack of insurance portability, information, and access.

What has been your experience with government healthcare? Tell me by clicking here. I will use some of the stories I receive in speeches on the House Floor and share them with other Members of Congress to ensure they understand what patients currently face.

Boustany Meets with SWLA Tea Party Activists
Nov 5 2009
"Throughout the summer and fall, a majority of Americans have repeatedly expressed outrage over the attempts of Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats to ram a massive health care bill through Congress," Boustany said. "We can achieve meaningful health care reform to bring down the cost of health care, but the House Democrats' proposal, H.R. 3962 isn't the right way. I appreciate hearing from and seeing people from Southwest Louisiana in Washington as this debate continues."
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Boustany Urges Vote on House Republican Health Care Solutions
Nov 4 2009
"House Republicans believe we can lower health care costs for families and small businesses, and these solutions are a critical first step," Boustany said.
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Boustany- "This Bill Will Hike Health Care Costs, Hurt Doctor-Patient Relationship"
Oct 29 2009
"Democratic leaders in the House propose a plan that would significantly increase health care costs for millions of Americans and prevent millions from keeping their current insurance if they like it," Boustany said.
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Helping Veterans
November 2007, Boustany with WWII Veterans in D.C.

Capitol Steps
Boustany poses on the Capitol steps with students.

Focused on Energy
Boustany speaks at an energy press conference.