More than 100 people turned up at a town hall meeting in Northumberland County to hear how one U.S. Congressman would vote on the issue of health care reform.
About 150 people came out to the Northumberland County Courthouse in Sunbury for a discussion with U.S. Congressman Chris Carney on health care reform.
The Democrat from the 10th District received mixed reviews.
"I think he's still listening as far as the reform goes. He seemed responsive to people's questions," said Barbara Allison from Winfield.
"He sort of seems to be on the fence," said Jessica Bordner of Sunbury. "He's not going to take a stand one way or another is the way I perceived it."
Congressman Carney said he would like to see key items in the reform bill for him to vote for it.
"It's got to be portable; you've got to be able to take your health insurance with you if you switch jobs," said Carney. "It also has to cover preexisting (medical) conditions."
Carney also said the bill needs to include affordable coverage for all Americans.
That's what John and Jessica Bordner are asking for. They own their own business and have been without insurance for four years.
"We just can't afford to cover ourselves right now and we can't hire anyone and cover them as well," said Bordner.
Carney said he would not necessarily need a public healthcare option included in the bill.
Many at the meeting said they were absolutely against a government-run healthcare program.
"If the government takes it over, we're in big trouble," said Ruth Deppen of Paxinos. "I know other people don't have health insurance but I know personally a family member who chose not to take health insurance."
Congressman Carney plans to hold more town hall meetings in the future. Dates and locations will be released when they are available.
About 150 people came out to the Northumberland County Courthouse in Sunbury for a discussion with U.S. Congressman Chris Carney on health care reform.
The Democrat from the 10th District received mixed reviews.
"I think he's still listening as far as the reform goes. He seemed responsive to people's questions," said Barbara Allison from Winfield.
"He sort of seems to be on the fence," said Jessica Bordner of Sunbury. "He's not going to take a stand one way or another is the way I perceived it."
Congressman Carney said he would like to see key items in the reform bill for him to vote for it.
"It's got to be portable; you've got to be able to take your health insurance with you if you switch jobs," said Carney. "It also has to cover preexisting (medical) conditions."
Carney also said the bill needs to include affordable coverage for all Americans.
That's what John and Jessica Bordner are asking for. They own their own business and have been without insurance for four years.
"We just can't afford to cover ourselves right now and we can't hire anyone and cover them as well," said Bordner.
Carney said he would not necessarily need a public healthcare option included in the bill.
Many at the meeting said they were absolutely against a government-run healthcare program.
"If the government takes it over, we're in big trouble," said Ruth Deppen of Paxinos. "I know other people don't have health insurance but I know personally a family member who chose not to take health insurance."
Congressman Carney plans to hold more town hall meetings in the future. Dates and locations will be released when they are available.
