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He is the Democratic senator from Florida. I think he was waffling on the Schiavo case vote, so I don't know what he did there. Note there is NO mention of the caregiver, disabled, or illness factor...that just one big hospitalization can bankrupt folks above the levels he mentions. He thinks he did a good thing.He mentions serious conditions, but he does not seem aware that ordinary people could go bankrupt with one illness.
I am very concerned about all this. We are above median income, but I once had a hospital bill of 60,000. If I had not been insured...well....
SNIP.."Thank you for contacting me regarding bankruptcy reform.
As you may know, on March 10, the Senate passed S. 256, the
Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, by a vote of 74-25. I voted
for this bipartisan legislation because it protects Americans most in need,
while embodying the principle of personal responsibility. People making
less than their state's median income will not be forced to repay their
creditors; only those who can do so would be required to repay most of
their debts over time. In Florida, the median income is $30,475 a year for
individuals, and $57,473 for a family of four.
There were several important consumer protections added to the bill
on the Senate floor. I worked hard with my colleagues to ensure special
accommodations for active-duty military members who are disabled and people
with serious health conditions. Another improvement to the bill guards the
privacy of sensitive information contained in court documents.
As always, I will continue to advocate for the best interests of
consumers and fight to ensure that the Senate considers balanced consumer
legislation. I appreciate hearing from you. Feel free to contact me in
the future.
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