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Perriello: Transparency key in health-care debate

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Congressman Tom Perriello released the following statement regarding transparency in the final negotiations of health care reform legislation.

The Fifth District congressman has also signed on to a letter to congressional leaders urging them to hold a conference committee, rather than informal discussions, to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate bills.

“I held 21 town hall meetings in August – more than any other member of Congress in the country – because I believe the American people deserve to play a role in the process as we work to improve our nation’s health-care system,” Perriello said.

“As differences are reconciled between the House and Senate bills, we should again engage the American people in the discussion, whether by televising the negotiations or ensuring the bill is available to the public at least 72 hours before any vote. Only with greater transparency and an open process can we make sure pork and unfair taxes are not in the final version,” Perriello said.

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