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Carter Fights to Shield Workers from Job-Killing Obamacare Regulation
Washington,
January 8, 2015
Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) released the following statement today after the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act, with his support. The legislation would repeal the 30-hour definition of full-time employment in the Affordable Care Act and restore the traditional 40-hour definition.
“Obamacare’s employer mandate redefines full-time employees to anyone who works 30 hours or more instead of using the standard 40-hour work week. By redefining the traditional work week, this mandate is killing jobs, cutting hours and lowering wages for workers in South Georgia and across the nation. As a small business owner and healthcare professional, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact the employer mandate can have on hardworking families. By passing this bill, we are protecting the paychecks of those who need them the most. “As I have said from the beginning, I will work tirelessly to fight Obamacare and repair our broken health care system. By making this one of the first votes of the new Congress, it is clear that House Republicans are unified behind this message. I was proud to support this important legislation and I am pleased that it passed the House today. I look forward to continued efforts to end the Obamacare train wreck.” Carter operated a community pharmacy for 26 years. He previously served in the Georgia General Assembly and as Mayor of Pooler, Georgia where he used his business experience to advocate for affordable healthcare. |