Pete Stark, congressman who reshaped health care, dies at 88 Former California Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark, Jr., an influential Democrat whose legislative work helped reshape America's health care system, has diedFILE - In this June 30, 1994, file photo, Rep. Fortney "Pete" Stark (D-Calif.), meets reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Stark, Jr., an influential Democrat whose legislative work helped reshape America's health care system, has died. (AP Photo/John Duricka, File)FILE - In this June 30, 1994, file photo, Rep. Fortney "Pete" Stark (D-Calif.), meets reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Stark, Jr., an influential Democrat whose legislative work helped reshape America's health care system, has died. “Congressman Stark dedicated his life to defending every American’s right to quality, affordable health care," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.

Source: ABC News January 25, 2020 18:22 UTC