Marco Rubio Backs Health Care Repeal

Newly inaugurated Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced the first bill he was co-sponsoring on Wednesday -- a measure backed by U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., to repeal the federal health care law.

It is critical for the future prosperity and health of our country that we repeal Obamacare and replace it with common-sense reforms that will lower health care costs and get more Americans insured, said Rubio. At a time when we need to be focused on creating a pro-jobs environment in Florida and across the country, Obamacare has only served to foster uncertainty for job creators. We need to start over with reforms that promote competition, empower patients with more options, combat fraud, and integrate the latest technologies for a system that better serves the patient.

While a companion measure passed the U.S. House, the Senate version is not expected to pass with Democrats controlling it.

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