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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221085716/http://black.house.gov/press-release/black-challenges-sebelius-defend-obamacare-broken-promises | Black Challenges Sebelius to Defend Obamacare Broken Promises | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | TN | Diane Black | B001273 | web.archive.org | legacy | Washington – Congressman Diane Black (R-TN-06) issued the following statement ahead of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday: “Obamacare is an unmitigated disaster that is resulting in dropped coverage, skyrocketing premiums and deductibles, and causing Americans across the country to lose access to the doctors and hospitals they know. This is in direct contrast to repeated promises made by the President and his Administration. Furthermore, the website is not secure, potentially risking the security of Americans’ most sensitive personal information as they seek to enroll in the exchanges. How does Secretary Sebelius intend to rectify the pain that this Administration has inflicted on the American public by Obamacare? Every day I hear from my constituents about how they are being impacted by this law. For instance, Steve Jones, a Pastor from Cookeville, Tennessee, wrote this to me: ‘I am one of those who were lied to. I have received my cancellation letter. I have been trying for weeks to get through the system so I can purchase insurance, even though I don't like it. I cannot. I have called the center three times this week alone and each time after a lengthy time of the agent trying to help me, I have been told the system is now down to call back later. I have submitted an application online but have been waiting for weeks to get my identity verified, as in the early days of the system the attempt online failed. I have uploaded all they asked for but still cannot even get to the area of purchasing insurance. I am dealing with what is likely prostate cancer and if I cannot get this done in the next two weeks I will go January at least without insurance. I have never been so discouraged with our country as I am now.’ “Sadly, stories such as Steve’s have become emblematic of the disastrous effects Obamacare is having on Americans across the country. Secretary Sebelius must answer for this Administration’s broken promises, and must tell Steve and the American people how she plans to stop the pain Obamacare is causing them.” ### Congressman Diane Black represents Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. She has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years and serves on the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |