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    WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- A number of Hispanic organizations have united to address major problems with the health care legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and urge the Senate to come up with a bipartisan solution for real healthcare reform.  They are especially concerned the health care legislation will create a greater tax burden and unfair government mandates on Hispanic small businesses and families. During this critical health care debate, these organizations want their voices to be heard and believe that the current approach will lead to loss of jobs and reduced wages for Hispanic workers.

 

    In addition, these Hispanic groups believe that seniors will be greatly affected by Medicare cuts, patients will have fewer choices and families will be subject to costly and inefficient government mandates.  As opposed to one-size-fits-all, government-run programs, these Hispanic organizations seek market solutions, including allowing businesses and individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines, which would make it easier and less costly for small businesses to provide employees with coverage.

 

    "The House vote illustrated Congress' refusal to come up with a bi-partisan solution on real healthcare reform," stated Hector Barreto, Chairman of The Latino Coalition,  "As we look forward, we urge the Senate to work together to provide healthcare reform that does not destroy the entrepreneurial spirit of our country.  We will not support a bill that creates an inefficient and ineffective government-run healthcare system for America."

 

    These organizations represent thousands of Hispanic small businesses and individuals across the country.

 

    Those who have signed the letter include:

 

    CAMACOL (The Latin Chamber of Commerce of

     the U.S.)                                  www.camacol.org

    Hialeah Chamber of Commerce                 www.hialeahchamber.org

    Hispanic Alliance for Prosperity Institute  www.hapinstitute.net

    Hispanic Leadership Fund                    www.hispanicleadershipfund.org

    Hispanic Professional Women Association     www.hpwa.org

    Pacientes Primero (Patients First)          www.pacientesprimero.com

    The Latino Coalition                        www.thelatinocoalition.com

    U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce             www.usmcoc.org

    Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce       www.vahcc.com

    Voces (Voices) Action                       www.vocesaction.blogspot.com

 

    Contact: 

    Mercy Viana Schlapp

    703-470-4794

 

SOURCE Patients First