Supporters of health insurance reform gathered in Lewiston Sunday afternoon to thank Representative Mike Michaud for his continued support of reform. Michaud, who represents Maine's Second Congressional District, the largest House district east of the Mississippi River, was welcomed home by a crowd of enthusiastic and grateful constituents inside his local office. The congressman's appearance came just over a week after the House passed a health reform bill, legislation Michaud called "too important to fail." “Later tonight, I will say yes to expanding health care coverage to the thousands of small businesses and people in Maine who do not have it and, to those who do, making it more affordable and better,” Michaud said in a statement prior to the House vote.
“Today, I will say yes to ending the practice of denying coverage due to preexisting conditions and other abusive insurance industry abuses.” Michaud answered several questions from OFA volunteers and others Sunday afternoon, articulating his views on the health insurance debate. The U.S. Senate is expected to take-up the cause shortly.
