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Rae of Knoxville, TN
Rae of Knoxville, TN writes: Hello, I have lived in Knoxville for 2.5 years. I’m a Montessori teacher for 7th and 8th grades, teaching math and science. While I haven’t lived in Knoxville for very long yet, I hope to stay here for a long time. I love the community and stability that I’ve found…
Read MoreAllan of Lenoir city, TN
Allan of Lenoir city, TN writes: I’m 64 and have lived in Lenoir City area since 1990. I work part time for EnSafe in Knoxville. My wife is a full time teachers aid at Bearden HS. I hope to retire at 66, but since my wife is several years younger, if she retires with me…
Read MoreBarbara of Nashville, TN
Barbara of Nashville, TN writes: I am a retired Ph.D. Audiologist, trained at Vanderbilt University, who worked at the Nashville VA for 32 years. I live in the Nashville Bellvue community and attend and am active in the Belmont United Methodist Church near the Vanderbilt campus. I have been on 7 or 8 volunteer missions…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Deborah of Parrottsville, TN
Deborah of Parrottsville, TN writes: No one I know is on Obama Care, however, I am concerned that those individuals who take advantage of this plan are being signaled out with no thought as to how much this will affect their lives. Does anyone really believe the goal of the Republican party is to come…
Read MoreJo-Ann of Dayton, TN
Jo-Ann of Dayton, TN writes: We moved to TN over ten years ago. We chose to come here because I have health conditions that make working outside the home difficult. At the time, we could live here on my husband’s salary alone. Because we have been judged to have pre-existing conditions the ACA is essential…
Read MorePamela of Nashville, TN
Pamela of Nashville, TN writes: I have lived in Tennessee for over 40 years, working as a psychologist. I see people who have insurance now that they could not have gotten prior to ACA. My daughter is also now covered under my insurance. Do not repeal the ACA without a replacement that includes a mandate,…
Read MoreKaty of Oak Ridge, TN
Katy of Oak Ridge, TN writes: In 2000 I quit my job in Virginia to move back to Oak Ridge to take care of my mother. I had COBRA for as long as I could. Then I tried to continue the same coverage as an individual. I was SHOCKED at how much it would cost.…
Read MoreVicki of Cane Ridge, TN
Vicki of Cane Ridge, TN writes: I have lived in Nashville all of my 61 years. My home in southeast Nashville has been in my family for 211 years. My husband is a craft artist and I am his “supporting staff”. We were paying $2,300 a month for a policy with a $10,000 out of…
Read MoreLaura of Sarasota, FL
Laura of Sarasota, FL writes: I’m a cancer survivor and a physician. I wouldn’t have my own practice today without Obamacare because I was denied insurance because of ‘pre-existing condition. EVERY American MUST be allowed health insurance. Period. It’s personal and professional. I’m a cancer survivor and a physician. I don’t want to turn away…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jo of Snowflake, AZ
Jo of Snowflake, AZ writes: Senators; I support the ACA & it’s continued full implementation. I support a one payer ACA to eliminate predatory corporations that profit from a person’s illness. It is unethical & immoral. I want you to represent my family for the betterment of US citizens not corporations by utilizing our government…
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