‘Bette In Spokane,' Cited In McMorris Rodgers' Speech, Declined Health Insurance Options

Woman Cited In Republicans' Speech Declined Health Insurance Options
Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (L), R-Washington, speaks during the House Republican Leadership press conference at the House Republican Issues Conference in Cambridge, Maryland, January 30, 2014. The leadership is expected to unveil a statement of principles that will guide their immigration strategy. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (L), R-Washington, speaks during the House Republican Leadership press conference at the House Republican Issues Conference in Cambridge, Maryland, January 30, 2014. The leadership is expected to unveil a statement of principles that will guide their immigration strategy. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

The woman described only as “Bette in Spokane” during a nationally televised address by U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said Wednesday she had no idea her frustrations over increasing insurance premiums would become part of the Republican attack on health care reform.

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