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State and local employers told two members of Congress April 30 that the Affordable Care Act could force cuts in programs or services and limit their future expansion.
U.S. Reps. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, and Richard Hudson of North Carolina’s 8th District led the field hearing, titled Health Care Challenges Facing North Carolina’s Workers and Job Creators, at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Congressmen hear health care concerns
CONCORD — Several business owners and a representative from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College voiced similar concerns Tuesday about the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act.
Speaking to two Congressmen at a Concord hearing, they said that while some reforms may be needed, they’re worried that requirements starting in 2014 will not only hurt their businesses but also their employees and customers.
Congress comes to Concord for health care hearing
Local leaders and federal officials have until June 15 to persuade the Federal Aviation Administration to restore funding to the air traffic control tower at Concord Regional Airport.
After that, budget cuts stemming from the federal budget sequestration will force towers at 149 noncommercial airports nationwide to close.