Washington, Jan. 8 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) voted this evening to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits and spoke on the House floor about the immediate harm Illinois families are facing after the credits expired. During debate, Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted the story of a Chicago constituent confronting an impossible choice:
"I met Shadene Butchart in Chicago. She has ALS. Because the ACA tax credits have expired, her health insurance premium consumes the entirety of her husband's Social Security check. She will not be able to afford any health insurance to cover this incredibly distressing disease. I rise strongly in sup...