Today we are taking the day to feature stories of every day Iowans who have struggled because of a lack of quality, affordable health care. Every hour, on the hour, we will feature a new story in the hope that these faces and their struggles persuade Senator Charles Grassley that true reform cannot happen without a public health care plan option, and that quality, affordable health care needs to be available to every Iowan.

Hugo Ramirez
Des Moines, IA

My father owned a small business, and it was thriving, but he could not afford to buy health insurance because his only option was the private market. We were hoping his health would hold up and he would get lucky. He didn't. My father had a stroke, and never fully recuperated. The medical bills were out of control and we ended up losing the business because of medical debt alone.

We desperately need health care reform, now!! Americans should not have to go through what my family is going through right now. We need affordable options

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