Albuquerque, NM- Steve Pearce’s record as a “healthcare advocate” while opposing expansions in coverage every chance he got during his six years in Washington is astounding.
“As Congressman Pearce continues his anti-healthcare campaign, it’s worth taking a moment to highlight just a few of the things Congressman Steve Pearce has already done to limit access to healthcare and increase the cost of health insurance for New Mexicans,” said DPNM Spokesman James Hallinan.
Congressman Steve Pearce NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO (X2) To Healthcare for Veterans
Congressman Pearce Voted Against Funding for Veterans’ Programs At Least 14 Times. Since going to Washington, Pearce has voted against federal funding for veterans’ programs,including health care, at least 14 times. [Vote #1171, 12/17/07; Vote #1050, 11/6/07; Vote #325, 6/28/05; Vote 224, 5/26/05; Vote #149, 4/28/05; Vote #87, 3/17/05; Vote #82, 3/17/05; Vote #71, 3/15/05; Vote 478, 9/29/04; Vote #301, 6/24/04; Vote #567, 10/21/03; Vote #450, 7/25/03; Vote #82, 3/21/03; Vote #17, 1/29/03]
Congressman Steve Pearce On Healthcare for Children
Congressman Pearce Called Bipartisan Children’s Health Bill “Another Lie Being Perpetrated on the American People.” In a January 2008 meeting with the Daily Times editorial board, Pearce said, “I was the only one of the delegation opposed to the S-CHIP bill because it was another lie being perpetrated on the American people. [Daily Times Editorial Board Meeting,1/10/08]
Congressman Steve Pearce on Healthcare for Women
Congressman Pearce Voted Against Protecting Health Coverage For Breast Cancer Treatment. In 2005, Pearce voted against a provision that would prohibit plans from allowing reductions in breast cancer coverage as well as coverage for childbirth and prenatal care. [HR 525, Vote #425, 7/26/05]
Congressman Steve Pearce on Rural Healthcare
Congressman Pearce Voted Four Times Against Rural Health Care Needs. In 2003, Pearce voted over and over again against a motion to include critical health care provisions for rural communities. Those provisions included guaranteed prescription drug coverage through a Medicare fallback option in areas where private drug plans are not available and increased funding to rural hospitals. The motion was repeatedly rejected by slim margins. [HR 1, Vote #510, 9/23/03; HR 1, Vote #522, 9/25/03; HR 1, Vote #524, 9/30/03; HR 1, Vote #528, 10/1/03]
Congressman Pearce on Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Congressman Pearce Voted Against Lower Drug Prices, Allowing Drug Re-importation, And More Coverage For Low-Income Seniors. In 2003, Pearce voted against allowing HHS to negotiate lower drug prices; ease requirements for importation of drugs from Canada; and allow Medicaid to supplement Medicare coverage for the low-income elderly and disabled. The House rejected this motion 211-222. [HR 1, Vote #668, 11/22/03]
Congressman Pearce on Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs for Seniors
Congressman Pearce Defended Medicare “Doughnut Hole,” Saying Plenty of Seniors Can Afford It. At an April 2004 town hall meeting, Pearce defended the “doughnut hole” in the Medicare prescription drug plan, in which seniors would have to cover the cost of medicine between $2,250 and $5,100. Pearce said plenty of seniors could afford the cost. [Las Cruces Sun-New, 4/7/04]
Congressman Steve Pearce on Healthcare and Small Business
Congressman Pearce Voted Against Health Coverage For Small Businesses. In 2004, Pearce voted against legislation that would have established an expansion of health care for small businesses modeled after the coverage received by federal employees and Members of Congress. In addition, the substitute would have given small businesses discounts on insurance premiums and would have preserved state mandates on care. The measure failed 193-224. [Vote #172, 5/13/04]
“With his sudden interest in healthcare, maybe Congressman Pearce will finally be up front with New Mexicans about how dangerous his failed record is to them,” said James Hallinan, DPNM spokesman.
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