Gus Bilirakis Rips Into Obamacare

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., who sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, ripped into President Barack Obamas federal health-care law, insisting it hurts small businesses. Bilirakis pointed to a report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Actuary.

The report is clear, Bilirakis said. The CMS Actuary estimates 65 percent of small businesses will be forced to increase their premiums as a direct result of Obamacare. That is roughly 11 million people. Small businesses are a cornerstone of economic growth in this country. To saddle them with increased health-care costs will reduce their capacity to hire or expand.

Bilirakis took the gloves off and tore into the law. The administration talks about creating jobs and lowering health-care costs, but their policies do the exact opposite, Bilirakis said. This announcement comes after millions of hard-working Americans in the individual market had their plans cancelled because of Obamacare. Contrary to the promises of President Obama, you will not be able to keep your health care or your doctor, and sadly, your premiums will be anything but affordable.