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Fischer Refuses to Oppose Lawsuit Against Pre-Existing Conditions Coverage

Oral arguments in lawsuit that could strip pre-existing conditions coverage for 275,000 Nebraskans begin today

Oral arguments in the GOP lawsuit to strip coverage for pre-existing conditions from 275,000 Nebraskans begin today and Senator Deb Fischer is still refusing to oppose it. The lawsuit would make the health care law’s individual mandate unconstitutional, axing protections for pre-existing conditions coverage and sending health care costs skyrocketing.

Beyond refusing to oppose the lawsuit, Senator Fischer took more than $120,000 in donations from pharmaceutical and health insurance corporate PACs, then repaid the favor by falling in line with her party on votes to repeal affordable health care.

In June, the Justice Department decided it would not defend the health care law against a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general intended to sabotage health care for Americans. Now, nearly three months later as their lawsuit is being heard by a federal judge, Senate Republican candidates like Fischer are scrambling to rewrite their history as they face a backlash from voters.

“By refusing to oppose this lawsuit, Senator Deb Fischer is sending a clear message that she does not want to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions and cannot be trusted to stand up for Nebraskans,” said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein. “Health care is the top issue for voters and they want a senator who will put their interests first – by backing a toxic agenda that raises costs and cuts coverage, Fischer has failed that test.”

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