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“I am very encouraged to see Attorney General Blumenthal’s thorough, well-reasoned opinion and can now say to Governor Rell: There is no cause for you to stand in the way of quality, affordable health care for thousands in our state. There is no significant cost to the state for opening up the state employees’ health insurance pool to small businesses, non-profits, and municipalities. There is no legal way health insurance companies in Connecticut can arbitrarily raise their premiums by expanding the pool. As the chief business registrar for the State of Connecticut, I have recently recorded businesses shutting their doors at a record pace in this tough economy. After holding forums for small business entrepreneurs across the state, they have made it clear to me that one of the largest drags on their profits is the skyrocketing cost of health care. With the health care partnership, vastly more affordable insurance would become available to companies responsible for more than 90% of the job creation in our state. For the first time, comprehensive, affordable health care is now within reach. This is healthcare that will save taxpayers millions in the long run and will greatly contribute to sustainable growth in our economy. I urge Governor Rell to stand up for small business and sign this bill.” © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Connecticut residents reminded that they have one month to register to vote for November 4th election - Sep 25, 2008 - 3:30 PM 2008: Year of the Woman - Sep 24, 2008 - 9:51 AM Program pays tribute to Connecticut’s World War II Veterans - Sep 22, 2008 - 5:51 PM Bysiewicz to honor Trumbull World War II veterans - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:59 PM Bysiewicz applauds U.S. House of Representatives passage of Veterans Voting Support Act - Sep 18, 2008 - 4:14 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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