For Immediate Release
January 17, 2007
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Joe Pittman
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Statement of Senator Don White
Chairman, Senate Banking and Insurance Committee

"As we start the 2007-08 Legislative Session, I believe there is a clear consensus and a strong interest among the members of the General Assembly in reviewing the quality of health care provided to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

"Today, Governor Rendell presented the outline of what appears to be a very aggressive health care initiative.

"It is impossible to unequivocally support a proposal that was not developed in an open and bipartisan manner with the Senate Republican Caucus and has yet to be presented in legislative form.

"However, I believe we can use the Governor's proposal as a starting point, a basis upon which we can begin our review and open our debate on how to improve the quality of health care for our citizens and, just as importantly, how to pay for those improvements without placing a heavier burden on Pennsylvania's working families.

"I look forward to working with Governor Rendell to achieve what I believe is the common goal:  Providing the citizens of this Commonwealth with access to quality and affordable health care through initiatives that promote consumer choice and quality care in an affordable fashion."