Below is a list of Americans who will be seated in the First Lady’s box during the President’s remar

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Ellen Linderman (Carrington, ND)
Ellen is a 61-year old farmer in Carrington, ND. Ellen has had several difficult experiences with health care in recent years. Ellen was initially denied health insurance coverage a few years back when she and her husband (also a farmer) had to switch from the state employee plan to private insurance. However, since she had eye surgery less than 6 months prior to switching, she was considered high risk. The issue was eventually resolved but only after she went without coverage for several months. Health insurance reform would help people like Ellen who have a pre-existing condition and need to get insurance – insurance companies can't deny people due to a pre-existing condition.

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