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By Eric Zimmermann - 11/06/09 01:39 PM ET

Rep. John Adler (D-N.J.) announced today that he'll vote against healthcare reform when it comes up for a vote this weekend.

Adler had previously been undecided.

"Congress should not pass a bill that costs more than $1 trillion dollars or increases the financial burden on middle class families and small businesses," Adler said in a statement. "Health care costs are rising faster than wages and inflation, and this bill does not change this trend."

Adler is a first term Congressman who garnered just 52% of the vote in 2008. It's also worth nothing that New Jersey voters just elected Republican Chris Christie to replace Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine...

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Comments (13)

Thank you Mr. Representative. It is the right thing to do. As a liberal I fear this bill is the wrong message to crooked corporations, does nothing to fix the situation and uses our tax dollars improperly.I'm fine with using them for providing health care, not for buying insurance policies.BY tropicgirl on 11/06/2009 at 14:09
Rep. Adler appears to be much smarter than the most Democrats. He knows who he works for.BY John Beck on 11/06/2009 at 14:19
The CBO has said that the $1 trillion figure cited here by Adler doesnBY Ed H. on 11/06/2009 at 15:30
A Democrat with a spine?I'll believe it when I see the vote.BY democratsarefascists on 11/06/2009 at 16:28
WOW! A democrat that is people and county first and party second? I'll be watching. Anyone who votes for this monstrosity WILL be specifically targeted in the next election. If you are stupid enough to vote for a bill that cannot possibly be fully understood, you do not need to be there, and you will be ousted!BY GWINF on 11/06/2009 at 16:55
IBY Ed H. on 11/06/2009 at 17:04
Congressman Adler is Listening to his constituents and understands now how wrong it would be to force the American people to accept this Bill that would change every aspect of our lives, put a heavy price on every taxpayer. And Totally ignoring the Constitution. Every Congressman Took an Oath to Defend our Constitution, Thank you Congressman Adler you are doing your Job. I pray this Act of Responsibably Spreads to the rest of Congress. Bless you All.BY Catherine L on 11/06/2009 at 19:25
I'll believe it when it's history. John Adler voted for Cap Trade, the failed Stimulus and the pork laden OMNIBUS. He is now trying to pose as a fiscal conservative preparing for the 2010 election - his voting record proves he is not. He has bankrupted my children's future - he will receive a pink slip in 2010.BY Elisabeth on 11/06/2009 at 19:35
Republican Reality:The CBO found that the insurance provisions of the Republican bill would cost about $61 billion between 2010 and 2019 — a far cry from the $1.06 trillion cost during the same period under the Democratic bill. But when new revenues and spending cuts are factored in, the Democratic bill would reduce the deficit by $104 billion over 10 years, compared with $68 billion for the Republican bill.BY Omni-Present on 11/06/2009 at 21:21
THANK YOU JOHN ADLER!This takeover is terrible for America. The ones overhauling our healthcare know nothing about it. They won't listen to health care professionals or "We the People." We can't believe anything they say. They just want to take credit for this travesty. Congressman Adler I hope there are plenty more like you.BY Kathi on 11/06/2009 at 22:29

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