John Boehner 8TH DISCTRICT OF OHIO

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today applauded Ohio Governor John Kasich for declining to implement a government-run “exchange” under the president’s health care law and for resisting a federal takeover of health insurance regulations in Ohio:

“I’m proud of my governor, John Kasich, for taking a stand and resisting the federal takeover of health care in Ohio. By declining to implement a government-run ‘exchange’ and preserving Ohio’s ability to regulate health insurance on its own, Governor Kasich is protecting Ohio families and small businesses from some of the steep costs and red tape created by ObamaCare. The president’s health care law is already raising costs, making it harder for small businesses to hire, and forcing employers to reduce worker hours. But with Democrats still in control of Washington, fighting it requires bold state leadership and aggressive oversight by the Republican-led House. While our goal is still full repeal, actions like the ones taken by Ohio and other states are critical in protecting the American people and our economy from the impact of this disastrous law.”

NOTE: Click here to read more about Governor Kasich’s decision to halt implementation of ObamaCare in Ohio. In addition to declining to create an “exchange” and resisting federal control of state regulations, the governor’s decision also maintains the ability to define eligibility levels in Medicaid. In a letter to House Republicans, Speaker Boehner said congressional oversight will play a critical role in repealing ObamaCare going forward.