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David Borris of Hel’s Kitchen Catering Northbrook testifies before House Ways and Means committee on health care reform

LINK TO VIDEO OF DAVID BORRIS TESTIMONY

Washington D.C.—Area small business owner David Borris appeared before the House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday, April 22.  As the only small business owner on the panel, Mr. Borris spoke on the difficulties small businesses face in today’s health insurance market. Mr. Borris described the situation that small businesses confront when they attempt to offer health benefits to their employees. His experience dealing with pre-existing conditions, small group sizes, and discriminatory insurance practices is typical of the small group market.

When announcing Tuesday’s hearing, Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee Charlie Rangel said, “America’s health insurance market is dysfunctional. This is evident by the 87 million people who went without health insurance during the past two years and the millions more who have insurance that is increasingly unaffordable or inadequate.  I am pleased to hold this hearing to examine the problems in our health insurance market and explore long-term solutions for reform.”