Letter: We will miss Elijah Cummings

This summer, on July 10, I had the honor to travel to Washington, D.C., and testify to the House Oversight and Reform Committee as patient speaking in favor of protections for preexisting conditions. Perhaps the greatest honor was the fact that this committee was chaired by Rep. Elijah Cummings, who passed away this month.I'm heartbroken by the death of this kind, caring, gracious and courageous man. He showed me and the other speakers such respect and compassion. He congratulated me on the birt