THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF OHIO CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE WILSON.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Charlie Wilson (OH-6) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the President’s veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 6331). The House voted overwhelmingly, 383 to 41, to override the President’s veto.

“This is a victory for seniors and those with disabilities. By passing this legislation, Congress is preventing a 10.6% pay-cut to doctors who provide Medicare. This is especially important for Americans living in rural areas who have fewer choices when it comes to medical providers. If their doctors stopped taking Medicare, they could literally be left without a provider in the community. Today’s action makes sure that some of our most vulnerable citizens will continue to have affordable, reliable health care and be able to continue getting the care they need from the doctors they already know and trust. I’m proud that we were able to override the President’s veto and strengthen Medicare for America’s seniors.”