releases: https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-portland-king-speaks-at-protect-our-care-rally
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| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-portland-king-speaks-at-protect-our-care-rally | In Portland, King Speaks at ‘Protect Our Care’ Rally | 2018-09-24 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | PORTLAND, ME Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke at the Protect Our Care' Bus Tour event at Portland's City Hall in defense of the Affordable Care Act. Protect Our Care is a group of healthcare activists that are currently traveling the country via bus to share stories, testimonies and represent Americans whose health is being put at risk by continued attacks on the Affordable Care Act. In addition to Senator King, attendees included Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), people who suffer from pre-existing conditions, healthcare providers, seniors, local elected officials, people with disabilities and others. During their 48 stop, country-wide tour, the Protect Our Care activists work to bring humanity to the policy decisions of the administration, which could potentially result in millions of Americans losing their health care coverage. Healthcare is not a privilege that can be revoked from those who are too poor or too sick it is a prerequisite for Americans seeking to live happy, healthy and productive lives, said Senator King. This isn't a radical idea it's a compassionate one. Maine people, and people across the country, should not be denied access to the medical care they need. In response to those who would revoke this care from millions of Americans, those of us who care about defending healthcare access need to speak up. All those involved in the Protect Our Care Bus Tour are leading the charge in this fight, and I'm proud to stand alongside them to defend the health insurance of Maine people. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |