Health care

Blaine's Bulletin: Recognizing Mother's Day

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Life brings many twists, turns, ups and downs to all of us. Many of us have experienced a mother, sister, daughter, or friend who has been diagnosed with, suffered from, and bravely fought against breast cancer. With Mother’s Day approaching, I was again reminded about the importance of women’s health, access to health-care, and the critical need to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Blaine's Bulletin: The 21st Century Cures Act

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Each week, I sit down and meet with all different types of health groups that visit Washington to advocate on behalf of what is important to them. I hear stories from children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly about how important medical research funding is to them and their well-being.

Blaine's Bulletin: The Rising Costs of Health-Care

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Since the implementation of the president’s health-care law’s individual mandate, I have heard from so many of you in the 3rd District that either had issues registering for an insurance plan, or if you were successful, have seen your premiums rise at an alarmingly high rate.

Blaine's Bulletin: Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Many of us have a mother, sister, daughter, or another loved one who has been diagnosed, suffered, and fought breast cancer. And with Americans across the country observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to continue my ongoing effort to raise awareness about the critical need to prevent and cure this cancer.