Letter to the Editor: Health care and taxes focus of one reader's concerns

When I was growing up, I noticed that my mother always put my sister and me first. But that meant many times she put herself last. As of August 1, 2012, moms no longer have to worry about the cost of co-pays for many lifesaving routine checkups. Now 47 million women don't have to make the choice between spending $20 for groceries or $20 for a health exam.

Today we can prevent health problems before they happen and keep healthcare costs down. However, Cathy McMorris Rodgers disagrees. That's why she has voted with her Republican leadership 33 times to repeal this new healthcare law.

That’s 33 t...