Rep. Calvert Votes to Keep Government Open, Delay ObamaCare

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted to provide funding necessary to ensure the federal government remains open. Rep. Calvert also voted for an amendment that would delay the implementation of ObamaCare for one year and an amendment that would eliminate ObamaCare's medical device tax. Also, Rep. Calvert voted for a separate bill that would provide funding to pay our military troops in the event the Senate failed to approve the House spending bill and forced a government shutdown.

Following the votes, Rep. Calvert issued the following statement:

"Like most of the Riverside County voters who elected me to represent them in Congress I want to keep the federal government open and I want to put the brakes on the implementation of ObamaCare. Despite the fact that ObamaCare enrollment is just days away we continue to see evidence and daily reports that the roll out of the law is behind schedule and will negatively impact the lives of Americans in a number of ways. ObamaCare's harmful effects combined with a sweeping expansion of government powers have triggered anxiety and uncertainty in our economy. President Obama himself acknowledged this fact when he delayed the employer mandate by one year. I believe all Americans, not just businesses, are equally entitled to a one year delay and to be protected from the known and unknown ramifications of ObamaCare."

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