INDIANA, PA — U.S. Representative Bill Shuster (PA-9), who represents Central and Western Pennsylvania in Congress, released the following statement on the upcoming vote on the Obama-Pelosi health care reform plan and PA-12 Republican candidate Tim Burns:

“As Congress prepares to vote on one of the most significant and expansive pieces of legislation in history, voters are paying close attention to make sure their voices are heard and represented. I plan to vote ‘no’ on this health reform plan because I do not want the government to takeover our healthcare system, I cannot support cutting Medicare benefits for our seniors and I strongly believe that the tax hikes in this bill will harm our economy.

“Just as voters in my district want to know where I stand, residents in places like Johnstown, Waynesburg and Washington, Pennsylvania, deserve to know where their candidates stand on such an important debate. I commend Tim Burns for taking a clear position on an issue that will impact everyone’s health care and have a long-lasting effect on the direction of our country. Voters deserve to know so they can make an informed decision on Election Day.”

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