As Republicans challenge the measure in Congress, Democrats are voicing concern over security threats from angry constituents upset with the healthcare bill. At least ten House Democrats have reported death threats or incidents of harassment at their district offices since last week. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said some lawmakers are concerned for their safety.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer: “When people start talking in the rhetoric of putting people on firing lines, that if they don’t do something they will have physical harm done to them, that other rhetoric of that type, or they put a target on their faces, with cross-hairs — that activity ought to be unacceptable in our democracy.”

Reporter: “Do you feel that your members are really at risk in terms of their security?”

Rep. Hoyer: “Yes. I think we’ve had very serious incidents that have occurred over the last forty-eight to seventy-two hours.”

Hoyer says law enforcement agencies have offered at least ten lawmakers increased protection.