Letter to the Editor: Health care and taxes focus of one reader's concerns

When I was growing up, I noticed that my mother always put my sister and me first. But that meant many times she put herself last. As of August 1, 2012, moms no longer have to worry about the cost of co-pays for many lifesaving routine checkups. Now 47 million women don't have to make the choice between spending $20 for groceries or $20 for a health exam.

Today we can prevent health problems before they happen and keep healthcare costs down. However, Cathy McMorris Rodgers disagrees. That's why she has voted with her Republican leadership 33 times to repeal this new healthcare law.

That’s 33 times against the end of discrimination in women's healthcare costs.

That’s 33 times against the ability of children to stay on their parents’ health insurance up to age 26.

That’s 33 times against the end of discrimination against childen who have pre-existing conditions.

Yes, today is a better day because of the new healthcare law. Last week, however, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers voted to extend the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest two percent of Americans. She wants to get rid of the healthcare law but to give more money to the super rich.

This clearly demonstrates, once again, that Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers needs to step aside and let Eastern Washington focus on its real need: jobs. Let Cathy McMorris Rodgers know that she is out of touch with Eastern Washington.

Duane Pitts

Odessa